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Astana Concerned by Islamist Propaganda Drive
Hizb ut-Tahrir activists arrested distributing leaflets calling for a Caliphate and a Jihad against Israel.
Jihad Calls in Kazakstan
Islamic radicals are expanding their propaganda campaign in southern Kazakstan.
Feuding Neighbours
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan treat each other like pariahs, despite having strong mutual interests
Chinese Deal Boosts Kazak Oil Industry
But pipeline plan carries dangers as well as benefits, analysts warn.
Kazak Cops Hammer Counter-culture
Lead an alternative lifestyle in Almaty and you may well end up bribed, beaten or tortured
Uzbekistan Faces New Breed of Islamic Opposition
Attacks on American and Israeli embassies suggest Uzbek authorities have a new Islamic opposition force to contend with.
Rush to Fill Afghan Power Vacuum
International officials are in a race to stabilize Afghanistan following the Taleban withdrawal from Kabul.
Kyrgyzstan: Falcon Smuggling Furore
Poaching scandal threatens to blow up into political row as protected species turns up at Russian airbase.
Uzbek Prostitutes Look to New Markets
The economic crisis at home has forced prostitutes to expand their horizons.