Central Asia

Osh: The View From Above

Sacred mountain offers reminders of more peaceful times as well as 2010 bloodshed.

West Kazakstan Under Growing Islamic Influence

Authorities need to stop confusing all practicing Muslims with radical minority, newspaper editor says.

Kazakstan's Islamists: Radicals or Scapegoats?

Amnesty International expert describes effects of continuing campaign against anyone the government sees as potential subversive.

Uzbeks Tighten Up on Farm Exports

House Demolitions Spread to Northern Uzbekistan

Kazak Police Eliminate "Islamic" Cop-Killers

Real threat posed by Islamic radicals not as great as incident suggests, analysts say, although resentment of the authorities is widespread.

Turkmen Opposition Considers Election Offer

Turkmenistan Plans Housing Sell-Off

Web Users Evade Controls to Report Turkmen Blast

Uzbek Journalists Pursue Dogged Anti-Censorship Campaign