Glavas Escapes After Being Sentenced to Ten Years

Convicted Croat politician flees to Bosnia leaving political row in his wake.

Uzbekistan Opens Airbase to NATO Freight

Tajikistan's Social Orphans

Analysts say poverty and a culture of dependence on government prompts many parents to place their children in state-run homes.

Press Gangs Roam Tajikistan

As the twice-yearly conscription year draws to an end, some are casting doubt on the military’s claims that it was a resounding success.

Torrential Rains Leave Havoc in Wake

Villagers in parts of southern Tajikistan are living as refugees in tent camps following heavy rains which produced devastating floods and mudslides.

Deep Water Perils in Kyrgyzstan

Tourists visiting Lake Issykkul, Kyrgyzstan’s main holiday destination, are on their own if they venture out into the water, and drownings are common.

Opposition Present Saakashvili With Deadline to Go

Georgian leader’s foes dismiss reported mutiny as a stunt put up by the authorities to distract public from protests.

Massacre Sparks Terror Fears in Azerbaijan

Unexplained shooting of 13 people in Baku feeds speculation about foreign ”terrorist” plots aimed at undermining stability.

Outcry in Azerbaijan After Student Protest Broken Up

Campaigners condemn police crackdown on demonstrators who disrupted commemoration of ex-president’s birthday.