AFGHAN OPPOSITION SET TO STRIKE
Northern Alliance counting on international help in its war with the Taleban
21 Feb 05
Central Asia
War Fever Unnerves Tajikistan
Tajikistan concerned over possible fall-out from US war against Taleban
21 Feb 05
Tashkent Braced for War
The Uzbek leadership looks set to help the US in its war against Bin Laden and his Taleban allies.
21 Feb 05
Nazarbaev Builds a 'Big Chupa-Chups'
President's critics say momument he dedicated to peace and unity is little more than an ego trip.
21 Feb 05
Anger Over Niazov Car Ban
Turkmenbashi's ban on right-hand drive cars appears aimed at putting rival tribe out of business.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Protesters Hit the Road
Demonstrators from the south of the country ignore warnings of possible bloodshed and head for Bishkek.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Cattle-Rustlers Go Unpunished
Samarkand peasants are facing an uphill struggle to persuade the police to investigate livestock thefts.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Row Over Mufti Change
Allegations are flying after the country's Muslim administration chooses a new leader.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Traders Clash With Police
Government moves to regulate Tashkent's markets spark violent protests.
21 Feb 05
Central Asians 'Victims' of War on Terror
Delegates to Bishkek conference say human rights and democracy in the region have been eroded since last year's attacks on the United States.
21 Feb 05
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