Russia Homes in On Caspian Oil
The creation of a new oil exploration consortium combining three of Russia's major energy companies highlights Moscow's growing interest in the Caspian region
21 Feb 05
Turkey
Russian Taleban Overtures
Moscow appears to have come to the conclusion that it must work with the Taleban
21 Feb 05
Turkmen Bashed Mothers
Turkmenbashi's reforms and traditional values are forcing women into subjugation, destitution and prostitution.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Trial Angers Uigurs
Uigurs angry over Bishkek claim that murder of community leader was politically-motivated.
21 Feb 05
Astana Concern Over Migrants
Growing numbers of illegal immigrants are flocking to southern Kazakstan
21 Feb 05
Central Asians 'Victims' of War on Terror
Delegates to Bishkek conference say human rights and democracy in the region have been eroded since last year's attacks on the United States.
21 Feb 05
Unlikely Afghan Liberators
The US is undecided whether to throw its weight behind the potentially fractious Northern Alliance.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: The Yanks are Coming
The arrival of US personnel in southern Uzbekistan has turned the lives of local people and Uzbek servicemen upside down.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Police Fury Over Aksy Trial
There are fears that the force's anger at the prosecution of officers blamed for protestors' deaths may spill over into a national strike.
21 Feb 05
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