The Cost of Dying Abroad for Central Asians
Relatives struggle with red tape and obstructive officials to bring the bodies of dead migrant workers home from Russia.
2 Jun 07
Special Report
Are Islamic Militants Regrouping in the Fergana Valley?
Violent incidents in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan seem to be symptoms of instability rather than a new wave of organised Islamic militancy.
4 Jan 07
Toxic Spill Dispute Revived in Kyrgyzstan
Following the removal of a government that environmentalists accuse of covering up a major cyanide spill, there are renewed efforts to secure compensation.
17 Mar 06
Murder Widens Political Gulf in Kazakstan
Even though the government is trying to show its investigation is scrupulously fair, colleagues of murdered opposition leader Altynbek Sarsenbaev say the true story remains untold.
3 Mar 06
Armenia-Azerbaijan: Those Who Remained
Ethnic identity is a sensitive issue for those Armenians and Azerbaijanis who decided not join the conflict-induced, two-way mass emigration.
25 Nov 05
No Rivals Allowed at Turkmen Leader's Court
Who would choose to be a minister in a government subjected to never-ending purges?
20 Nov 05
Special Report: Birth Control by Decree in Uzbekistan
A family planning campaign that looks benign is marred by allegations of forced sterilisation on a wide scale.
20 Nov 05
Special Report: Central Asian Neighbours Close Ranks
Regional leaders join China and Russia in stressing the need for US bases to close, and for external forces to stop meddling.
20 Nov 05
Witness Intimidation a Serious Problem in Kosovo Cases
Those who volunteer to testify against ex-KLA guerrillas in The Hague are going against a long tradition of loyalty and silence.
18 Nov 05
Defusing Sunni Anger
Will the sense of anger and disenfranchisement among Sunni Arabs doom Iraq to long-term chaos?
18 Nov 05
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