Ulugbek Babakulov

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Uzbekistan's conscript frontier guards are widely seen as a nuisance in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan.

22 Feb 05

Many Kyrgyz wives are suffering at the hands of oppressive husbands and in-laws

22 Feb 05

Human rights organisations are unconvinced by government claims that Hizb ut-Tahrir is preparing to fight for Saddam Hussein's Iraq.

21 Feb 05

Political interference prevents publication of objective journalism in the country's provinces.

21 Feb 05

The fallout from the deaths of six demonstrators in the Aksy region continues to haunt the government.

21 Feb 05

Campaigners say Kyrgyz detainees are increasingly falling victim to arbitrary police violence

21 Feb 05

The independent press is under attack in Central Asia's freest state.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyzstan angered by apparent impunity of Uzbek border guards who shot and killed a civilian.

21 Feb 05

Women are flocking to join outlawed Islamic movement strongly critical of the authorities.

21 Feb 05

Defence ministry's failure to pay salaries on time is prompting Kyrgyz soldiers to desert.

21 Feb 05

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