Central Asia

Uzbek-Turkmen Talks Disappoint Both Ethnic Minorities

Central Asia Handbooks in Demand

New training manuals in local languages set to be issued to university journalism faculties and media schools across the region.

New Militant Force in Tajikistan?

Recent suicide bombing attributed to previously unknown Islamist group, but it’s unclear whether it exists.

Tajik Reporter Wins Recognition for HIV Report

IWPR journalist’s feature on lives of people living with the virus takes second place in major media award.

Hopes Low for "Democratic" Turkmen Local Elections

Russian Leader to Talk Gas with Turkmenistan

Kazak Leader Lays Ground for Re-Election

Announcing he will stand for yet another term, President Nazarbaev acts to head off trouble on any front.

Does Eastern Tajikistan Fighting Have Wider Implications?

Caspian States to Mull Ownership, Security of Sea

Uzbek Reporter Given “Parody of Trial”