Tajikistan: Headless Corpses Spark Panic
A series of gruesome murders in the Tajik capital has sparked fears that a maniac is on the loose.
A series of gruesome murders in the Tajik capital has sparked fears that a maniac is on the loose.
New twist in battle between southern activists and the Bishkek authorities is causing concern among pro-government politicians and opposition deputies alike.
A narrowly averted industrial action at the capital's power plant has revealed the weaknesses of the Kyrgyz energy sector.
The first Jehovah's Witness to be prosecuted for his faith is given a suspended jail sentence.
The government's quest for quotas is draining the fertility from soil already affected by the Aral Sea disaster.
Moscow's support for Kyrgyzstan has prompted some Bishkek analysts to raise serious geo-political concerns.
United Nations finds evidence of systematic use of violence and intimidation in Uzbek jails.
Many diaspora Kazaks lured back home by reports of generous government aid have ended up being bitterly disappointed.
Military chiefs are up in arms over a proposed new law, which would allow youngsters to skip army service for a fee.
President Islam Karimov fears for Central Asia's stability as Washington and Moscow compete for a toehold in the region.