Tajikistan: Border Bridge to Boost Economy
Big increase in movement of goods between Tajikistan and Afghanistan envisaged once new frontier link complete.
Big increase in movement of goods between Tajikistan and Afghanistan envisaged once new frontier link complete.
Little has been heard of one of the president’s longest serving officials since his arrest last month.
Reluctance to identify Dushanbe bombers reflects fears over escalation in political tensions.
Bishkek government insists “dangerous criminals” amongst Uzbek refugees must go.
Prosecutor general warns that ex-president’s immunity from prosecution could be stripped from him if wrongdoing is proved.
From birth to death, many people evade the census-takers for tax and legal purposes.
Thousands of Turkish contract workers getting well-paid jobs in a republic with rampant unemployment.
For some of those involved in the continuing protests, political activism is just a source of income.
Repressive language laws are forcing ethnic Kazaks out of Turkmenistan.
Unprecedented lawsuits by an opposition member against his political rivals are unlikely to succeed.