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Central Asia

Grand Designs in Turkmenistan

24 Feb 11

Halting Turkmen and Uzbek Decline

19 Feb 11

Islamic Revival, Not Revolution in Tajikistan

18 Feb 11

Caspian Pipeline Risks Under Scrutiny

17 Feb 11

As in Niazov’s time, Turkmenistan is a one-party police state with no independent media. (Photo: Martijn Munneke/Flickr)

As in Niazov’s time, Turkmenistan is a one-party police state with no independent media. (Photo: Martijn Munneke/Flickr)

Fear and Repression in “Reformed” Turkmenistan

Four years after new president promised change, dissenting voices continue to be stamped out.

17 Feb 11

Huge Increase in NBCA Demand

Reputation for accuracy and independence behind big rise in subscription to Central Asian news analysis agency.

16 Feb 11

Central Asia: Dec ‘10/Jan '11

Reputation for accuracy and independence behind big rise in subscription to Central Asian news analysis agency.

16 Feb 11

Kyrgyz Fear Shifting Boundaries

16 Feb 11

Dividing Spoils in Kyrgyzstan

16 Feb 11

Defendants accused of torture are driven away from the Zarechny prison after the trial court spent a day cross-examining inmates brought as prosecution witnesses. (Photo: Alexei Smirnov)

Defendants accused of torture are driven away from the Zarechny prison after the trial court spent a day cross-examining inmates brought as prosecution witnesses. (Photo: Alexei Smirnov)

Unprecedented Torture Trial in Kazakstan

Prison warders prosecuted in watershed case.

15 Feb 11

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