Central Asia

Analysis Demystifies Tajik Insurgency

Uzbek Parliament Gets Tough on Prime Minister

New Wave of Prison Rebellions in Kazakstan

Rights activists say conditions haven’t improved despite recent convictions of warders found guilty of torture.

Fighting Terrorism, Kazak-Style

Turkmenistan: Another Year, Another Great Harvest

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