Tajik Crackdown on Rebels
Government forces have lost patience with criminal gangs operating near the capital Dushanbe
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan: Regional Press Muzzled
Political interference prevents publication of objective journalism in the country's provinces.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Downpours Bring More Misery
After three years of drought, torrential rain and locusts have destroyed thousands of acres of crops, heaping more problems on the country's desperate citizens.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Police Surveillance Fears
A police bid to monitor journalists and opposition activists has further undermined hopes of greater political freedom.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: State Broadcaster Forced to Reform
The prime minister has admitted his government has lost the information war after biased TV reports of a fatal riot sparked widespread anger.
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Holy Row Over Mission Groups
The Islamic establishment in Dushanbe is concerned that a growing number of young people are joining non-Muslim faith groups.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Media Reforms Under Attack
Government denies claims that its much trumpeted media reforms are a sham
21 Feb 05
Russian Football Hooligans Target Asians
Much of the soccer violence last Sunday was directed at Asians who are increasingly being targeted by the city's thuggish fans.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Protestors March on Regional Capital
The fallout from the deaths of six demonstrators in the Aksy region continues to haunt the government.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Officers Jailed Over Torture Death
Justice has been done but doubt remains over Tashkent's willingness to send a clear warning to its security force.
21 Feb 05
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