Central Asia

Kyrgyz Opposition Faces Merger

Union between two strongest parties would improve chances of taking on Kyrgyzstan’s current rulers.

Anthrax Outbreak Near Uzbek Capital

School Uniforms Face Legal Challenge

The start of the academic year in Kyrgyzstan on September 1 saw the introduction of compulsory school uniforms, which many parents say they cannot afford.

Clampdown on Islamists Ahead of Independence Day

Little Clarity on Tashkent Shootout

Uzbek Journalist Given 12-Year Jail Term

Compelling Reading in Uzbekistan

Uzbek Wheat Imports Belie Harvest Claims

Uzbek Growth Claims Questioned

No Comics for Tajik Kids

Educationalists in Tajikistan bemoan the lack of magazines aimed at children, saying they are missing out on an important part of growing up.