Central Asia
Cash Shortage in Uzbekistan
Cowboy Taxis Sign of Crisis
Khurshed Durakhsh reports on attempts by the Dushanbe authorities to clamp down on unlicensed taxis.
Tajik Army Winning War on Locusts
Faizi Aziz reports that things are looking good in the annual battle against locusts.
Resettled Villagers Say Life Unbearable
People who moved down from the mountains of eastern Tajikistan following landslides several years ago say life in their new homes is so tough that they want to go back.
EU-Turkmen Talks to Focus on Energy
Uzbekistan Opens Airbase to NATO Freight
Tajikistan's Social Orphans
Analysts say poverty and a culture of dependence on government prompts many parents to place their children in state-run homes.
Press Gangs Roam Tajikistan
As the twice-yearly conscription year draws to an end, some are casting doubt on the military’s claims that it was a resounding success.
Torrential Rains Leave Havoc in Wake
Villagers in parts of southern Tajikistan are living as refugees in tent camps following heavy rains which produced devastating floods and mudslides.