China
Kyrgyzstan: NGOs Battle Smear Campaign
Rights activists deny newspaper claims that foreign money is funding anti-government demonstrations across the country.
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese-Uigurs Suspected of Consul Killing
The assassination of a Beijing diplomat is being unofficially blamed on members of the Uigur community.
Uzbekistan: Shuttle Traders Curbed
New threat to the roving traders who helped rescue the Uzbek economy following the collapse of Soviet rule.
Turkmenistan: President's Pipe Dream Lives On
A deal to build a gas pipeline across Central Asia has been signed - now all the Turkmen leader has to do is find someone to build it
Kyrgyzstan: Concerns Over New CIS Base
Some Kyrgyz politicians express doubts over an agreement to allow a significant increase in Russia's military presence in the country.
Kazakstan: US Military Deal
Move to allow US military planes to land at Almaty airport triggers suspicions of an American army deployment in the country.
Kyrgyzstan: Anti-Government Anger Grows
Opposition warns of "extreme measures" if those responsible for Aksy protesters' deaths are not punished.
Kyrgyz President Gets Lifelong Immunity
Is President Akaev preparing the ground to step down?
Silk Farmers Hang On By a Thread
Uzbekistan's government coerces farmers into keeping silkworms - and then forgets to pay them.