Kyrgyz Trial Angers Uigurs
Uigurs angry over Bishkek claim that murder of community leader was politically-motivated.
Astana Concern Over Migrants
Growing numbers of illegal immigrants are flocking to southern Kazakstan
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.
Kazak Police Blitz
Law enforcers hunt down "undesirables" on eve of conference.
Unlikely Afghan Liberators
The US is undecided whether to throw its weight behind the potentially fractious Northern Alliance.
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.
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.
Kyrgyzstan: Fury Over Sales Tax
Market traders go on strike following authorities’ latest bid to regulate their industry.
Uzbek Opposition Party Awakes
Authorities seek to thwart first steps towards reviving Erk party as a political force.
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