Mysterious Disappearances in Uzbekistan
An Arabic teacher disappears without trace amid concerns that police might implicate him in March violence.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyz Officials Criticise Western Contact With Islamists
Security services say backing human rights for banned Islamist group only encourages it to grow.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Karakalpak Fishermen Still Floundering
In the last remaining expanses of water, fishermen in the Aral Sea region struggle to make a living.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: A Fatal Frontier
Another civilian death as Uzbekistan continues policy of rigid border controls.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan Looks to the East
Dushanbe is hoping the opening of a frontier crossing with China will transform Tajik fortunes.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Neighbourhood Watch
Local community committees recruited in hunt for religious extremists.
21 Feb 05
Central Asians Driven to Despair
In Central Asia's harsh economic climate, suicide has become the third most common cause of death
21 Feb 05
Kulov Release Raises Suspense
The acquittal of prominent opposition leader Felix Kulov transforms Kyrgyz political scene
21 Feb 05
Guerrillas Raid Uzbekistan
Relations between Tashkent and Dushanbe appear to holding firm despite recriminations following a raid on Uzbekistan by rebels thought to have crossed from Tajikistan.
21 Feb 05
Local Communities Uprooted
Evacuated villagers meet hostile reception in regional capital as clashes continue with guerrillas in southern Uzbekistan.
21 Feb 05
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