Halabjans Ponder Chemical Ali Trial
Many chemical attack victims say its mastermind should be tried and executed in Halabja, but others want him to confront consequences of his actions.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Kazak Pipeline Tug-of-War
Washington and Tehran vie over distribution of Kazakstan's vast energy reserves
22 Feb 05
Pakistan Eager to Join Security Pact
Some members of the Shanghai Forum are cautious over Islamabad's attempts to establish closer links
22 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Niazov Tightens Borders
Concerns over drug smuggling appear to be behind Turkmenistan's decision to tighten border security.
22 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: Karimov Seeks Extended Term
Uzbek analysts warn extension of Karimov presidency could derail the democratisation process.
22 Feb 05
Khan Tightens Grip on Herat
Warlord Ismail Khan looks to Tehran to help him consolidate his Herat powerbase.
22 Feb 05
Hidden Agenda of Afghan Donors
Kabul should be wary of the motives of some of the countries contributing to the Afghan reconstruction process.
22 Feb 05
US-Kazak Relations Thaw
Washington seeks better relations with Kazakstan in order to further its economic and military interests in the region.
22 Feb 05
Tashkent Wants Islamic Group Blacklisted
The authorities' appear to be counting on international concern over Muslim radicalism in their attempt to rid themselves of a banned Islamic group.
22 Feb 05
Turkmen Face Crippling Travel Curbs
Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.
22 Feb 05
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