Caucasus

Lenin Toppled in Kyrgyzstan

Leftists furious at removal of 10 tonne sculpture of revolutionary from the centre of the capital.

21 Feb 05

Few believe Rajabi Mirzo was the victim of a random mugging, given the critical stance of his newspaper.

21 Feb 05

The Uzbek president has handed what some believe to be a long overdue olive branch to Islamic rebels.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek government plans to boost foreign visitors fall flat leaving many tourist traders empty-handed.

21 Feb 05

Hard up Uzbeks have mixed feelings about their government's grandiose Independence Day celebrations.

21 Feb 05

Will there be any room for culture in President Niazov's "golden era for Turkmen"?

21 Feb 05

Bishkek seizes Kazak-owned hotels in a row reflecting low-level diplomatic tensions.

21 Feb 05

Non-government groups fear government will use "dialogue" process to control them.

21 Feb 05

Education minister comes under concerted attack for plans to make university study more costly.

21 Feb 05

A spate of extremist attacks in the CIS region prompts Astana to crackdown on illegal migration.

21 Feb 05

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