Russia

Dostum on the Offensive

Uzbek general, Abdul Rashid Dostum, looks to turn key northern afghan town into the capital of a provisional administration of anti-Taleban groups.

21 Feb 05

Britain and US appear to have differing views on the establishment of a post-Taleban government in Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Civic-minded, educated Afghans could play a vital role in the reconstruction of the country and the establishment of a democratic government.

21 Feb 05

Islam may approve of men having more than one wife, but the Tajik authorities are not prepared to legalise the practice.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe appears to be trying to appease Tashkent following a rare visit from the Uzbek president.

21 Feb 05

The increase in the drugs trade and the growth in seasonal workers are seen as factors in the dramatic climb in AIDS statistics.

21 Feb 05

Opposition say president’s inner circle is canvassing public’s attitude to President Askar Akaev remaining in office for another term.

21 Feb 05

Fergana authorities fail to halt plunder of Russian Orthodox cemetery

21 Feb 05

The authorities’ decision to help enforce controversial edict is seen by some as an attempt to curb radical Islamic influence.

21 Feb 05

Elderly Turkmen are having their pensions slashed as a result of a recalculation process.

21 Feb 05

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