Middle East

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

Hizb ut-Tahrir activists arrested distributing leaflets calling for a Caliphate and a Jihad against Israel.

21 Feb 05

The Gulf conflict may pose a long-term threat to the environment in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia in general.

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

Islamic radicals are expanding their propaganda campaign in southern Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan treat each other like pariahs, despite having strong mutual interests

21 Feb 05

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

21 Feb 05

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