Russia

Tajikistan: Out With the Old Guard

Sacking of powerful military commander raises spectre of military coup.

22 Feb 05

Tashkent attempts to cash in on the country's rich cultural heritage

22 Feb 05

Kazak youngsters are being sucked into a spiral of petty crime and drug abuse

22 Feb 05

Kyrgyz army recruitment drive marred by press-gang accusations

22 Feb 05

President Rakhmonov sees the presence of a Russian division in Dushanbe as an insurance policy against any future coups d'etat

22 Feb 05

Afghan leader Hamid Karzai must ensure that his improving relations with India do not alienate Pakistan.

22 Feb 05

Police "incite" market women into attacking journalists trying to cover Hizb-ut-Tahrir demonstration.

22 Feb 05

Tajikistan takes tentative steps to re-establishing ties with Afghanistan.

22 Feb 05

In spite of ban on unauthorised drug sales, Kazaks continue to buy potions from market traders - sometimes with deadly results.

22 Feb 05

The ongoing economic crisis is driving many talented and highly qualified young people abroad.

22 Feb 05

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