Central Asia

Kyrgyz Builders Fear Compatriots' Return

As it becomes clear that Russia will no longer host as many migrant workers as before because of the economic downturn, reporter Almaz Turdubaev investigated how this would impact the job market inside Kyrgyzstan.

Turkmen Election Reveals Depressingly Familiar Abuses

Journalism Still a Dangerous Profession in Uzbekistan

Kazak Faith Groups Face Curbs

New law falls below standards of a country that will soon chair the OSCE, rights groups say.

Global Crisis Feeds Uncertainty on Turkmen Gas Price

Death of Kyrgyz Sugar Industry Leaves Bitter Taste

Instead of exporting sugar, Kyrgyzstan now imports it while disillusioned beet farmers switch to other crops.

Worms in the Water

In this report, Malika Aidarova looked at how a village survives without a supply of clean drinking water.

Turkmen Voters Sceptical Ahead of Polls

Bulgarian, Turkmen Leaders to Discuss Nabucco Gas Project

Foreign Observers for Turkmen Polls