Iraqi Kurdistan

Jailed Taleban Face Uncertain Fate

Former fundamentalist fighters holed up in jail controlled by General Dostum hope he will let them go in the end.

21 Feb 05

The unity of Afghanistan is threatened by government infighting and the growing power of regional leaders.

21 Feb 05

Thousands of Muslims flock to the Fergana to see miracle lamb

21 Feb 05

Human rights organisations are unconvinced by government claims that Hizb ut-Tahrir is preparing to fight for Saddam Hussein's Iraq.

21 Feb 05

Views of French diplomats on Iraqi war ignored in pro-US Uzbek press.

21 Feb 05

Access to some of the world's cheapest and purest heroin has seen addiction rates soar.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenbashi insists foreigners pay high price for marrying Turkmen girls

21 Feb 05

A school prize-giving ceremony has sparked a row after children received certificates featuring a portrait of a notorious Kurdish leader.

21 Feb 05

Kazaks question a government plan to invest much of the country's huge oil wealth abroad

21 Feb 05

Competition between Kazak tourist agencies is said to have sparked a war of words between Bishkek and Astana.

21 Feb 05

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