Caucasus

Unorthodox Moves in Kazakstan

Orthodox church angered by Vatican move to upgrade its presence in Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

A new strategy for boosting Kazakstan's oil industry reflects concern that foreign interest will wane as Iraq comes on stream.

21 Feb 05

Issue of racism and discrimination against economic migrants in Russia raised again.

21 Feb 05

First face-to-face meeting between the two presidents appears to signal thaw in relations between their countries.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz voters are looking to a new generation of politicians to improve their quality of life.

21 Feb 05

Russia's Kazak minority is stepping up its call for autonomy, mirroring demands by Russians in Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Kazaks question a government plan to invest much of the country's huge oil wealth abroad

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz traders are losing their goods, their livelihoods and even their lives on the Russian border

21 Feb 05

Uzbek grain farmers face destitution as the government seizes entire harvests at knockdown prices

21 Feb 05

Lead an alternative lifestyle in Almaty and you may well end up bribed, beaten or tortured

21 Feb 05

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