Spotlight on Media Ownership in Kazak Libel Case
In a high-profile court case, a former minister turns the tables by claiming that Kazakstan’s ruling elite controls the media.
20 Nov 05
Caucasus
Kazak Security Forces Bracing for Trouble
Military mount crowd-dispersal exercises as officials speak of need to bolster weapon stocks and scrutinise the opposition.
20 Nov 05
Less Civil Society in Kazakstan
Yet another set of changes to the law may further hamstring non-government groups.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan: Andijan Residents “Tortured”
Locals said to have suffered beatings and sexual abuse during police questioning following May uprising.
20 Nov 05
Akaev Snubs Kyrgyz Investigators
Prosecutor general warns that ex-president’s immunity from prosecution could be stripped from him if wrongdoing is proved.
20 Nov 05
Tajikistan's Unrecorded Lives
From birth to death, many people evade the census-takers for tax and legal purposes.
20 Nov 05
Landslide Win for New Kyrgyz Leader
Most observers believe the election was largely fair, although the losing candidates from the “new opposition” dispute Kurmanbek Bakiev's overwhelming victory.
20 Nov 05
Turkmen-Azeri Ties Stay at Low Ebb
Long-running dispute on Caspian oil reserves creates tensions which may ultimately harm Ashgabat more than Baku.
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan Seeks OSCE Chair
Experts predict “small revolution” if Kazakstan gets the top position in the European grouping in 2009.
20 Nov 05
Former Premier Faces the Music
Ex-president Akaev’s prime minister returns to the country to defend his role, but others appear less willing to do so.
20 Nov 05
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