Turkmen TV Turn Off
Turkmens are fed up with state television's obsession with President Niyazov
21 Feb 05
Caucasus
Building Bridges with the Taleban
Central Asian republics need to adopt a more realistic approach to the troublesome war in neighbouring Afghanistan.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Sex Trade Flourishes
Naïve and desperate women in Kyrgyzstan are falling prey to the sex trade
21 Feb 05
Locals Suffer in Enclaves Impasse
Harsh border controls around the numerous enclaves dotted along both sides of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border cause misery for local people
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Downpours Bring More Misery
After three years of drought, torrential rain and locusts have destroyed thousands of acres of crops, heaping more problems on the country's desperate citizens.
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Government Proposal Threatens Small Parties
Small independent parties could be prevented from contesting the 2004 parliamentary elections if the government has its way.
21 Feb 05
Russian Football Hooligans Target Asians
Much of the soccer violence last Sunday was directed at Asians who are increasingly being targeted by the city's thuggish fans.
21 Feb 05
Poverty is Biggest Threat to Peace
If their country is to have a future, Tajikistan's regional powers must work together to repair an economy devastated by war and natural disasters.
21 Feb 05
Unorthodox Moves in Kazakstan
Orthodox church angered by Vatican move to upgrade its presence in Kazakstan.
21 Feb 05
Kazaks Unveil Grand Oil Plans
A new strategy for boosting Kazakstan's oil industry reflects concern that foreign interest will wane as Iraq comes on stream.
21 Feb 05
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