Central Asia

Journalism Still a Dangerous Profession in Uzbekistan

Kazak Faith Groups Face Curbs

New law falls below standards of a country that will soon chair the OSCE, rights groups say.

Global Crisis Feeds Uncertainty on Turkmen Gas Price

Death of Kyrgyz Sugar Industry Leaves Bitter Taste

Instead of exporting sugar, Kyrgyzstan now imports it while disillusioned beet farmers switch to other crops.

Worms in the Water

In this report, Malika Aidarova looked at how a village survives without a supply of clean drinking water.

Turkmen Voters Sceptical Ahead of Polls

Bulgarian, Turkmen Leaders to Discuss Nabucco Gas Project

Foreign Observers for Turkmen Polls

Babies Born With Health Problems

In our second feature on Kyrgyzstan, Oxana Polyakova looks at the problems that can affect newborn babies because of lack of awareness about ante-natal health issues.

Schoolteacher Shortage Continues

Rural schools in Kyrgyzstan continue to be short of teaching staff as the profession is so poorly paid.