Uzbek Opposition Leader Released into Changed World
With little popular support, Sanjar Umarov hoped the West would back his calls for political change, but this proved illusory.
30 Nov 09
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Jailed Uzbek Dissident Defiant
Uzbekistan's most famous imprisoned dissident, Muhammad Bekjanov, vows to continue his political struggle.
14 Nov 05
Traffickers Risk Death on Albania's High Seas
Lack of funds, surveillance equipment and official corruption hamper task of controlling the illegal trade in people and drugs.
21 Feb 05
Armenia, Azerbaijan Row Spills Over into Football
Where will the two warring nations play their European qualification matches?
22 Oct 07
Egypt-Style Protest Warning in Armenia
Rather than await elections, opposition parties want mass protests against government.
5 Mar 11
Fear and Repression in “Reformed” Turkmenistan
Four years after new president promised change, dissenting voices continue to be stamped out.
17 Feb 11
Armenia Weighs Foreign Economic Partnerships
Some experts warn of dangers of getting too close to Moscow, others of abandoning its protection.
2 Jul 13
Can Central Asia and the Caucasus Cooperate?
Region looks at boosting ties, despite Chinese and Russian attempts at dominance.
22 Mar 18
Azerbaijan-Armenia: New Games, Old Conflict
Armenians send a team, but get a hostile reception from flag-waving crowds.
10 Jul 15
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