Turkey
Kyrgyz Sex Trade Flourishes
Naïve and desperate women in Kyrgyzstan are falling prey to the sex trade
Lost Tajik Generation
Lack of education and employment opportunities consign Tajikistan's youth to the scrap heap
Kazakstan: Turkey Fumes Over Kurdish Diplomas
A school prize-giving ceremony has sparked a row after children received certificates featuring a portrait of a notorious Kurdish leader.
Kyrgyzstan Losing Tourism Appeal
Political instability and poor facilities combine to put the dampners on the Kyrgyz tourist industry.
Uzbekistan: Shuttle Traders Curbed
New threat to the roving traders who helped rescue the Uzbek economy following the collapse of Soviet rule.
Kyrgyz-Kazak Tourism Row
Competition between Kazak tourist agencies is said to have sparked a war of words between Bishkek and Astana.
Trafficking Link to Bishkek Murders
Investigators believe bizarre killings may have some connection with overseas prostitution racket.
Russia Homes in On Caspian Oil
The creation of a new oil exploration consortium combining three of Russia's major energy companies highlights Moscow's growing interest in the Caspian region
Russian Taleban Overtures
Moscow appears to have come to the conclusion that it must work with the Taleban