Russia

Taleban Own Up to IMU

The Taleban admit Uzbek Islamic militants are operating out of territory they control, but stop short of agreeing to extradition

21 Feb 05

Uzbek border guards and customs officials collude in widespread smuggling.

21 Feb 05

A narrowly averted industrial action at the capital's power plant has revealed the weaknesses of the Kyrgyz energy sector.

21 Feb 05

Dushanbe's decision to forcibly repatriate Afghan refugees alarms UN.

21 Feb 05

Critics say proposal to forget businessmen's past misdeeds in return for good behaviour will benefit only the rich and powerful.

21 Feb 05

A delay in issuing new tamper-proof travel documents causes chaos.

21 Feb 05

Efforts to improve Tajik government’s reputation have produced some tentative steps, but a lot more needs to be done.

21 Feb 05

Opposition parties say charges against Democratic Party leader are politically inspired.

21 Feb 05

Pervasive influence of powerful businessmen seen as an obstacle to political progress.

21 Feb 05

Questions are being asked whether donations of food and clothes collected for displaced Serb families are reaching their destination.

21 Feb 05

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