Central Asia

Kyrgyz Fear Shifting Boundaries

Dividing Spoils in Kyrgyzstan

Unprecedented Torture Trial in Kazakstan

Prison warders prosecuted in watershed case.

Regional Pact Could Act on Future Kyrgyz Unrest

Fuel Deal Highlights Kyrgyz Reliance on Russia

Kyrgyz Petrol Price Cuts Fail to Curb Inflation

Reduced prices at pumps offset by wider economic problems.

Turkmenistan Closes Russian Telecoms Firm

Kazak Early Election Presented as Democratic Option

President Nazarbaev offers “lesson in democracy” by dropping plans to extend current term, but slips in an early election instead.

Winter Gas Shortages in Uzbekistan

Citizens of gas-rich state rig up wood-burners as fuel cuts take winter toll.

Tajiks Trade Land for Friendship with China

Critics say granting land to China "unconstitutional", but consensus view is that diplomats secured best possible deal.