Russia: Tajiks Face Deportation
Forcible repatriation of Tajik migrants will exacerbate Dushanbe's chronic economic problems.
21 Feb 05
Caucasus
Kazakstan Closes Door on Chechens
Concern over relations with Moscow prompts Almaty to turn away Chechens fleeing Russian persecution.
21 Feb 05
Arrests Follow Niazov Assassination Bid
The colourful and controversial Turkmen president claims former officials now living in exile were behind attempt on his life.
21 Feb 05
NATO Looks to Central Asia
The strategically-important former Soviet republics now have the opportunity to work more closely with the alliance.
21 Feb 05
Kazak Thugs Trigger Alarm
There are fears that extremist politicians may exploit Russian skinhead gangs prowling the streets of the former capital.
21 Feb 05
Special Report: Landmark Caspian Treaty Only the Beginning
After eight years an environmental convention on the Caspian Sea has been signed - but what will it mean in practice?
21 Feb 05
Uzbek Water Purity Fears
Fergana residents concerned untreated drinking water could spread infectious diseases.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Army Abuses Tackled
Military officials sacked for trying to forcibly enlist youngsters.
21 Feb 05
Ethnic Russian Migration
President Putin is urging ethnic Russians in Kazakstan to return to their historic homeland.
21 Feb 05
Kazak Opposition Intimidated
The Kazak authorities are attempting to curb the activities of their political opponents.
21 Feb 05
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