Uzbekistan

Kyrgyzstan: Russian Base Exists Only on Paper

Several explanations have been offered for the delay in opening Russia's air base in Kant.

14 Nov 05

Uzbekistan's most famous imprisoned dissident, Muhammad Bekjanov, vows to continue his political struggle.

14 Nov 05

Samarkand’s fabled buildings patched up in thoughtless effort to bring tourists.

14 Nov 05

IWPR marks the 200th edition of its Reporting Central Asia with mixed feelings.

14 Nov 05

The closure of the Uzbek border with Kazakstan has spawned a thriving new trade.

14 Nov 05

Law enforcers suspected of corrupt practices to meet near-impossible arrest quotas set by the Tashkent authorities.

14 Nov 05

Kyrgyzstan's traditional ally pledges assistance amid unrest which local officials claim has been provoked by groups funded by Western agencies.

14 Nov 05

Russia is trying hard to revive its influence in a region it has neglected without alienating Washington in the process.

14 Nov 05

Tashkent government plays down USA's alleged discovery of traces of deadly gases at an Uzbek air base.

14 Nov 05

By Galima Bukharbaeva in Tashkent (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)

14 Nov 05

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