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Urban Game Craze Hits Kyrgyzstan

A group of young people suddenly gathers in a nondescript part of town, scanning the ground and walls for some invisible sign.

27 Jan 09

Deathtrap Highway

Hundreds of people die annually on the Bishkek-Osh highway, the main artery connecting the north and south of Kyrgyzstan.

27 Jan 09

Southern Town Loses Water Supply

The town of Batken in the south of Kyrgyzstan found itself without fresh drinking water when the mains supply burst.

27 Jan 09

Tajik Ballet Tattered but Proud

In Soviet times, Tajikistan used to be famous for its ballet troupe, but now those dancers who have not emigrated are fighting an uphill battle to maintain standards.

24 Jan 09
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