Kazak Cops Hammer Counter-culture
Lead an alternative lifestyle in Almaty and you may well end up bribed, beaten or tortured
21 Feb 05
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Uzbekistan Faces New Breed of Islamic Opposition
Attacks on American and Israeli embassies suggest Uzbek authorities have a new Islamic opposition force to contend with.
21 Feb 05
Rush to Fill Afghan Power Vacuum
International officials are in a race to stabilize Afghanistan following the Taleban withdrawal from Kabul.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Falcon Smuggling Furore
Poaching scandal threatens to blow up into political row as protected species turns up at Russian airbase.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Prostitutes Look to New Markets
The economic crisis at home has forced prostitutes to expand their horizons.
21 Feb 05
Comment: A Tale Of Two Tyrants
The United States was quick to catch Saddam Hussein, but appears to see no profit in bringing Radovan Karadzic to justice.
21 Feb 05
Investigative Report: Karadzic Protective Shield Cracking
Seizure of two former Karadzic bodyguards part of concerted NATO strategy to capture Hague indictee.
21 Feb 05
Romania Suspected of Adoption Ban Breaches
Bucharest lands in hot water with European Union after evidence of international adoption ban violations emerges.
21 Feb 05
EU Focus: Romania Favours Stability Over Reforms
With elections due in November, the authorities are reluctant to undertake job-cutting reforms.
21 Feb 05
Gun Battle Exposes Splits in UN Police
A recent shootout has provoked demands for a revamp of Kosovo’s international police
21 Feb 05
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