Kazak Cops Hammer Counter-culture
Lead an alternative lifestyle in Almaty and you may well end up bribed, beaten or tortured
21 Feb 05
Middle East
Uzbekistan: Shuttle Traders Curbed
New threat to the roving traders who helped rescue the Uzbek economy following the collapse of Soviet rule.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz-Kazak Tourism Row
Competition between Kazak tourist agencies is said to have sparked a war of words between Bishkek and Astana.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Women Plead for Religious Prisoners
President Karimov is urged to alleviate the suffering of Uzbekistan's political and religious inmates.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Islamic Group Driven Underground
Government claims success in its campaign to wipe out Hizb-ut Tahrir.
21 Feb 05
Trafficking Link to Bishkek Murders
Investigators believe bizarre killings may have some connection with overseas prostitution racket.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Anger at US Bases Mounts
An influential Muslim politician voices strong opposition to anti-terror troops in the country.
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Human Rights Fears
Western governments keep silent as number of disputed convictions rise.
21 Feb 05
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
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
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