Kyrgyzstan: Illegal Migrants Head for UK
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
20 Nov 05
Uzbekistan
Kazak Leadership Fears Upheaval
Closure of opposition party and move against major civil society group suggest Kazak leadership is keen to shore up power following events in Ukraine.
20 Nov 05
Quiet” Disease Eats Away at Uzbeks
Iron deficiency is a desperate problem in Uzbekistan affecting up to 70 per cent of the population.
20 Nov 05
Further Claims of Uzbek Police Abuse
Doubts raised about official explanations for deaths of two detainees.
20 Nov 05
Protests Follow Kyrgyz Election Row
Pro-government supporters and opposition activists hold rival demonstrations as tensions rise on eve of parliamentary ballot.
20 Nov 05
High Uzbek Turnout Claims Questioned
The authorities say the general election was a resounding success, but how accurate are its figures?
20 Nov 05
New Envoy Signals Uzbek-Turkmen Thaw
The arrival of a new Uzbek ambassador in Ashgabat after a two-year break marks the official end of estrangement between neighbours, but serious problems remain.
20 Nov 05
Media Silence Over Tashkent Killer
Uzbekistan’s government-run media say reporting on horrific crimes is not in the public interest.
20 Nov 05
Activists Rubbish Book Defending Mahallas
Author of new book says rights activists have painted a distorted picture of neighbourhood committees.
20 Nov 05
Islamic Party Fights its Corner
Once-powerful force is suing local bureaucrats who are trying to stop it fielding candidates in the forthcoming general election.
20 Nov 05
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