Central Asia

Russia and Kyrgyzstan Move Closer

Moscow's support for Kyrgyzstan has prompted some Bishkek analysts to raise serious geo-political concerns.

21 Feb 05

United Nations finds evidence of systematic use of violence and intimidation in Uzbek jails.

21 Feb 05

Many diaspora Kazaks lured back home by reports of generous government aid have ended up being bitterly disappointed.

21 Feb 05

Military chiefs are up in arms over a proposed new law, which would allow youngsters to skip army service for a fee.

21 Feb 05

President Islam Karimov fears for Central Asia's stability as Washington and Moscow compete for a toehold in the region.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe's decision to forcibly repatriate Afghan refugees alarms UN.

21 Feb 05

Turkmen raid on Uzbek embassy in Ashgabat signals worsening relations between the two countries.

21 Feb 05

Prominent Turkmen and foreigners amongst scores arrested following bid to kill Niazov.

21 Feb 05

International pressure appears to have prompted ban on use of force to extract confessions.

21 Feb 05

Is ban on "terrorist" groups a justifiable reaction to a real threat, or a sop to the superpowers?

21 Feb 05

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