TV Show Offends Muslims
Furious Mecca pilgrims find popular TV pundit’s remarks insulting.
22 Feb 05
Israel
US Campaign Poses Threat to Central Asia
Washington's quest for allies in its war on terrorism risks democracy and human rights across Central Asia.
22 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Islamic Party Slams Banned Rival
Central Asia’s only legal Islamic party polishes its image by attacking clandestine group.
22 Feb 05
Economic Migrants Flock to Kazakstan
Almaty struggles to stem the flow of economic migrants into the country.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Chechens Rail Against Police
Law enforcement agencies accused of not investigating serious crimes committed against the minority.
22 Feb 05
Will US Policy Backfire in Central Asia?
Central Asian leaders are exploiting their part in the “war on terror” to legitimise damaging policies.
22 Feb 05
Astana Concerned by Islamist Propaganda Drive
Hizb ut-Tahrir activists arrested distributing leaflets calling for a Caliphate and a Jihad against Israel.
21 Feb 05
Jihad Calls in Kazakstan
Islamic radicals are expanding their propaganda campaign in southern Kazakstan.
21 Feb 05
Feuding Neighbours
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan treat each other like pariahs, despite having strong mutual interests
21 Feb 05
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