Central Asia's Islamic Threat
Economic hardship is driving youngsters in central Asia into the ranks of militant Islamic forces.
22 Feb 05
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan Cold-shoulders Refugees
The Uzbek government claims it cannot afford to grant refugees even the most basic civil rights
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Traders in 'Customs Hell'
Relentless harassment on the Russian border has reportedly driven ruined Kyrgyz businessmen to suicide
22 Feb 05
Tajik Death Penalty Debate
Many Tajiks fear a moratorium on capital punishment could lead to an escalation in crime
22 Feb 05
Russian Army Camp in Tajikistan Planned
President Rakhmonov sees the presence of a Russian division in Dushanbe as an insurance policy against any future coups d'etat
22 Feb 05
US Set for Long Stay in Central Asia
The US has said it won't contribute to the Afghan peacekeeping force, but it is stepping up military deployment elsewhere in the region.
22 Feb 05
Dushanbe and Kabul Break the Ice
Tajikistan takes tentative steps to re-establishing ties with Afghanistan.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Afghan Peacekeeping Controversy
Many Kazaks are appalled at the prospect of their boys serving in an Afghan peace force.
22 Feb 05
Tashkent 'Threatened' by Turkmen Reservoir
Tashkent fears a new Turkmen reservoir could have dire consequences for parts of Uzbekistan.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Afghan Water Project Fears
Kazaks say international plan to siphon off Aral Sea water to Afghanistan could be disastrous.
22 Feb 05
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