Tajikistan: Hard Life for Rural Women
Women theoretically have the right to run their own farms, but they are still marginalised from real power on the land.
25 Aug 05
Central Asia
Azerbaijan: Muslim Radicals Rounded up
Government officials claim militants are planning pre-election trouble.
18 Aug 05
Spy Row Shakes Azerbaijan
Arrest of opposition activist on spying charge heats pre-election passions in Baku.
10 Aug 05
US Afghan Policy Switch
Washington is redoubling its efforts to achieve a breakthrough on the Afghan battlefield, after becoming frustrated with diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis.
4 Aug 05
Afghan Press Odyssey
In Afghanistan, the frontlines were difficult to find and a fistful of dollars was more useful than a bullet-proof vest.
4 Aug 05
Great Game Reprise?
There are fears Russia and American may once again exploit Afghan divisions to exert their influence over the country.
4 Aug 05
Afghanistan: US Casualties Spiral
Scores of US soldiers wounded in Afghanistan have been arriving at the Khanabad air base in southern Uzbekistan - far more than official reports suggest
4 Aug 05
Pakistan Looks to Karzai
Afghan premier Hamid Karzai is the key to good relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
4 Aug 05
CIS Refuses to Fight Taleban
Countries neighbouring Afghanistan refuse to participate directly in US-led military strike against the Kabul regime.
4 Aug 05
Afghan Civilians Braced for War
Civilians in Northern Alliance-held territory express mixed feelings over the Afghan conflict, as opposition troops prepare to advance on Taleban positions.
4 Aug 05
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