Central Asia

Kyrgyz Nationalist Leader Routed

Once-powerful politician miscalculates by attempting to take over parliament.

Turkmen Ex-Minister Locked Up for "Treatment"

Suspect Arrested for Uzbek Émigré Attack

Unwilling Cotton Harvesters in Uzbekistan

Uzbek Filmmakers Win Prize in Kyrgyzstan

Kazakstan: Opposition Activist Jailed

Harsh verdict for government opponent intended as message to others.

Rising Emigration from Turkmenistan

Russian Army Returns, Bringing Familiar Bad Tidings

Moscow is again embarking on an attempt to subdue Chechnya by force. Although many of the stated aims are different and so far the military tactics are marginally less brutal, the experience for the local population is exactly the same.

Tajik Government to Go Hi-Tech

Turkmen Rights Activists to Address Euro MPs