Central Asia

Turkmenistan Stage-Manages Muslim Pilgrimage

Government decides who can perform hajj on the basis of rigorous loyalty checks.

10 Nov 10

Tajikistan Prepares for Winter Power Cuts

9 Nov 10

Tajik Uranium Waste Exposed to Elements

9 Nov 10

Tajik Language Raises Online Profile

9 Nov 10

Children working as porters are a common sight at markets in Kyrgyzstan such as this one in the capital Bishkek. (Photo: Asyl Osmonalieva)

Children working as porters are a common sight at markets in Kyrgyzstan such as this one in the capital Bishkek. (Photo: Asyl Osmonalieva)

Poverty Drives Child Labour in Kyrgyzstan

Hardship forces children to neglect schooling and go out to work.

6 Nov 10

The White House in Bishkek symbolises Kyrgyzstan’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system of government. Shown here during disturbances in April, it was the seat of the then president Kurmanbek Bakiev. Now it has been refurbished to house the new parliament. The president is moving to the old parliament building. (Photo: Igor Kovalenko)

The White House in Bishkek symbolises Kyrgyzstan’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system of government. Shown here during disturbances in April, it was the seat of the then president Kurmanbek Bakiev. Now it has been refurbished to house the new parliament. The president is moving to the old parliament building. (Photo: Igor Kovalenko)

Kyrgyz Coalition Talks Struggle On

Parties struggle to forge winning combination.

5 Nov 10

OSCE Secretary General to Visit Turkmenistan

5 Nov 10

Uzbeks Plan Reduction in Raw Cotton Sales

5 Nov 10

Kazakstan Needs Laws to Underpin Torture Ban

United Nations rapporteur says legislation must ensure truly independent inspections of detention facilities.

5 Nov 10

Kyrgyz Parliamentarians to Give up Perks

3 Nov 10

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