Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan Losing Tourism Appeal

Political instability and poor facilities combine to put the dampners on the Kyrgyz tourist industry.

21 Feb 05

If their country is to have a future, Tajikistan's regional powers must work together to repair an economy devastated by war and natural disasters.

21 Feb 05

Impoverished young sportsmen play deadly game with rich rewards.

21 Feb 05

Six years after the civil war ended, parents of missing soldiers continue to search for them.

21 Feb 05

Soviet style incentives to start families draws scorn from impoverished Kazaks

21 Feb 05

Five-year sentence meted out to small-time farmer shows power of local bosses.

21 Feb 05

Men who abuse women evade prosecution because their victims are reluctant to come forward.

21 Feb 05

Although the main opposition leader is safely in jail, the government is keeping close watch on his home village.

21 Feb 05

Huge challenges ahead for persecuted Erk party, operating unhindered for the first time in a decade.

21 Feb 05

Akaev's plans to have all public sector workers kitted out in uniforms provoke resentment

21 Feb 05

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