Central Asia

Troubled Kids Used as Drug Couriers

Drug trafficking rings in Tajikistan have been making increasing use of women and children, who are less likely to attract the police’s attention.

Tajik Parties Campaign to Lower Pension Age

Opposition parties in Soghd province in the north of Tajikistan are calling for the retirement age to be reduced so that more people are eligible for a pension.

Turkmen, Uzbeks to Help NATO's Afghan Effort

Turkmen, Uzbeks Should Disclose HIV Data

Turkmen Gas Still Earmarked for Russia

Universities to Widen Intake

Uzbek Private Sector Hampered by Corruption

Central Asia: Jan '09, part 2

Journalists in Badakhshan welcome report highlighting parlous state of both print and broadcasting media.

Children's Home Remains Under Scrutiny

Questions continue to be asked about a children’s home in northeast Kyrgyzstan, reports Eleonora Mambetshakirova.

No Safety Checks on Chinese Foodstuffs

Fresh food smuggled in from China and sold at local markets poses serious potential health risks, says reporter Janar Akaev.