Central Asia

Landmines Still a Threat on Tajik-Uzbek Border

Turkmen "Holy Book" Still on Shelves

Local Heroes vs Central Government in Tajik East

Death of high-profile leader in Badakhshan deepens distrust of formal authorities.

Tashkent Squashes Another Investor

Tight Security for Uzbek Independence Day

Kazakstan Trial Seen as Too Flawed to be Fair

Prosecutors accuse three defendants of plotting against state, though little solid evidence has been presented.

How Will Badakhshan Recover from Violence?

Violence has dealt a blow to all that has been achieved since the end of civil war.

Tajik Rebels Lay Down Arms in Badakhshan

News of local politician's killing followed by internet blocks.

Tajik Unemployment Fuels Islamic Militancy

Eyewitnesses Recall 1990s Tajik Civil War