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Powers Vie for Influence
The West is losing out to Russia in its attempts to exert influence over Central Asia
21 Feb 05
Tajik Journalists Living Dangerously
Journalists in Tajikistan struggle against the twin spectres of censorship and intimidation
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan's Guerrilla Dilemma
Internal political divisions restrict Tajikistan's efforts to crush Islamic guerrillas
21 Feb 05
Towards a Safer Tajikistan?
The recent killing of a notorious warlord in Dushanbe has not quelled security fears in the rest of the country.
21 Feb 05
Typhoid Hits Tajik Capital
An intermittent power supply and crumbling sanitation facilities have led to the spread of a killer disease.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan Moves Against Militants
Dushanbe mounts offensive against Islamic guerrillas following regional criticism of its apparent toleration of the militants.
21 Feb 05
Islamists On The March
There are growing fears that the Taleban may be preparing to assist Muslim extremists in Central Asia.
21 Feb 05
Drought Devastates Region
Central Asia has been hit by one of the worst droughts in living memory
21 Feb 05
Northern Alliance Faces Uncertain Future
Afghanistan's anti-Taleban forces have suffered a severe blow, with the death of their charismatic leader.
21 Feb 05
New Highway Key to Tajik Prosperity
Tajikistan plans a major road project which aims to help integrate the economy and reduce the country's dependence on Uzbekistan.
21 Feb 05
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