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.
Central Authority Breaking Down?
The unity of Afghanistan is threatened by government infighting and the growing power of regional leaders.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Miracle
Thousands of Muslims flock to the Fergana to see miracle lamb
Astana Concerned by Islamist Propaganda Drive
Hizb ut-Tahrir activists arrested distributing leaflets calling for a Caliphate and a Jihad against Israel.
Kyrgyz Ecologists Raise Iraq War Alarm
The Gulf conflict may pose a long-term threat to the environment in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia in general.
Kyrgyzstan: Islamic Group Controversy
Human rights organisations are unconvinced by government claims that Hizb ut-Tahrir is preparing to fight for Saddam Hussein's Iraq.
Uzbekistan: French Embassy Media Embargo
Views of French diplomats on Iraqi war ignored in pro-US Uzbek press.
Jihad Calls in Kazakstan
Islamic radicals are expanding their propaganda campaign in southern Kazakstan.
Feuding Neighbours
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan treat each other like pariahs, despite having strong mutual interests
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