Turkmenistan: Blow for Russian-Speakers
Decision to close schools is a major setback for non-ethnic Turkmens.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan's Not-So-Secret Service
Parliamentary report damns secret police as “state within a state” after detailing surveillance and subversion.
21 Feb 05
Russian Protection
The Kremlin is warning Central Asian states that only Russia can be relied upon to protect them from Islamic radicalism.
21 Feb 05
Aral Tragedy
The gradual disappearance of the Aral Sea is having a devastating effect on coastal communities.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Opposition Threat
The Tajik army's demobilisation of thousands of opposition supporters is threatening to provide a welter of new recruits for illegal armed groups.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan Isolated Over Kulov Trial
Kyrgyzstan faces increasing international isolation as the government of President Askar Akaev pushes ahead with the criminal prosecution of his main political rival.
21 Feb 05
Nazarbaev Granted Lifetime Powers
Opponents of President Nazarbaev are accusing him of turning Kazakstan into a feudal state.
21 Feb 05
Migrants Compound Almaty's Problems
Almaty's social and economic problems are exacerbated by the influx of rural folk
21 Feb 05
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