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Drought Forces Kazak Farmers Slaughter Cattle by Lump

Drought Forces Kazak Farmers Slaughter Cattle by Lump

01.08.2008 19:01 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

Kazakh farmers will have to slaughter most of their cattle, as continuously dry weather poses serious threat of losing the entire livestock, the July 31 meeting of the farmers in South Kazakhstan region concluded.

Uzbekistan: President Blames Soviet Government, Defence Ministry for Blasts

Uzbekistan: President Blames Soviet Government, Defence Ministry for Blasts

21.07.2008 18:54 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

In the first public appearance a week after a series of blasts at a Soviet arms depot in Kagan President Islam Karimov underlined that Soviet military architects and Ministry of Defence could be blamed for the incident.

Kyrgyzstan: People to Pay for Energy Crisis

Kyrgyzstan: People to Pay for Energy Crisis

14.07.2008 18:31 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

As a severe energy crisis is looming in the near future, it appears Kyrgyzstan’s impoverished population face the brunt of its effects.

Koksaray Water Reservoir Project Continues To Attract Heated Debate

Koksaray Water Reservoir Project Continues To Attract Heated Debate

08.07.2008 21:13 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

Even as ceremonies launched the Koksaray water reservoir construction on June 25, controversy continues about the possible environmental impact of the project. The reservoir, to be built in southern Kazakhstan, will offer control over the flow of the Syrdarya River. Opponents fear that the major riv

New chairman of the Kyrgyz parliament: defector, smuggler, or "terrorist"?

New chairman of the Kyrgyz parliament: defector, smuggler, or "terrorist"?

03.07.2008 22:29 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

Aitibai Tagayev, until recently a wholly obscure lawmaker, succeeded Adakhan Madumarov as chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh , the national parliament of Kyrgyzstan, when the latter resigned in what was considered a thoroughly scandalous manner. Quite a bit of interest in the new Jogorku Kenesh chairman

Uzbekistan: Tuition fees to become more expensive

Uzbekistan: Tuition fees to become more expensive

30.06.2008 22:50 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Currently, Uzbekistan’s ratio of 90 students per 10,000 citizens is considered quite low. At the same time, the ratio in Kyrgyzstan is 410; 572 in Taiwan; and 322 in Canada. Children and juveniles under 18 years make up almost 40% of the Uzbek population. Further, only about 10% of high school gradu

Kyrgyz nationals cannot afford meat or milk available at a prohibitively high price

Kyrgyz nationals cannot afford meat or milk available at a prohibitively high price

25.06.2008 18:44 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

A review of food supplies in Kyrgyzstan paints a troubled picture. Kyrgyz farmers have repeatedly been unable to sow wheat in the quantities the country needs. Sources in the Ministry of Agriculture told Ferghana.Ru that the program to assure the security of the nation’s food supplies has not been s

Update on the international conference «Afghanistan, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Eurasian Security and Geopolitics»

Update on the international conference «Afghanistan, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Eurasian Security and Geopolitics»

18.06.2008 18:31 msk Afghanistan Analytics

An international conference entitled, "Afghanistan, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Eurasian Security and Geopolitics," took place in the village of Choktal on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul on June 11-12. Experts, politicians, and scientists from Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, T

Turkmenistan-USA: Ashkhabad promotes improved relations with NATO

Turkmenistan-USA: Ashkhabad promotes improved relations with NATO

17.06.2008 13:06 msk Analytics Turkmenistan

The United States has confirmed its willingness to expand economic and military cooperation with Central Asia. Observers believe Washington chose to promote cooperation with Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as countries with the largest deposits of oil and natural gas and a critically strategic geopoliti

Analysis of the relations between Uzbekistan and the Western community

Analysis of the relations between Uzbekistan and the Western community

09.06.2008 20:34 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Certain progress in the relations between Uzbekistan and the West has been undeniable. This assumption is confirmed by frequent visits US and EU senior officials pay to Tashkent, the announcements of increasing Western investments in the Uzbek processing industry, and general advancement in trade an

Deafness by 15%. Russian soldiers' calls remain unheeded

Deafness by 15%. Russian soldiers' calls remain unheeded

29.05.2008 21:01 msk Analytics Tajikistan

There are currently two foreign military contingents in the Republic of Tajikistan- the 201st Russian Military Base and a French Air Force base. As for the French, they seemingly have few problems. Their Mirage jetfighters make infrequent forays into Afghanistan, while their pilots are paid about $5

Experts: President of Tajikistan is not in control

Experts: President of Tajikistan is not in control

29.05.2008 19:17 msk Analytics Tajikistan

The authorities gave the order to Internal Troops to attack the Langariyevs' household on Tuesday night. Once activists of the Popular Front, the Langariyevs had fought the Islamic opposition, side by side with Emomali Rakhmon, back in the mid-1990s. Not even the elder brother's death in the civil w

Underwear and linen on the one hand and jubilee on the other: capital of Uzbekistan is prettied for unscheduled festivities

Underwear and linen on the one hand and jubilee on the other: capital of Uzbekistan is prettied for unscheduled festivities

28.05.2008 18:47 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

The capital of Uzbekistan is being spruced up for an unscheduled celebration, its 2,200th jubilee. Central streets are being swept clean before new asphalt is poured and flower beds are being arranged along the streets. Those buildings that fail to look smart enough are hidden behind sheets of metal

Uzbekistan: Aral region population encounters shortage of water

Uzbekistan: Aral region population encounters shortage of water

28.05.2008 12:40 msk Analytics Central Asia

In the Aral region, water will be at high premium this summer. What water is available will be used to irrigate cotton fields, causing shortages in rice plantations. Grazing, also, is at a premium. Recalling the drought of 2001-2002, the population is preparing itself for the worst. Khorezm city dwe

Russia: President Dmitry Medvedev will make his first foreign visits to Kazakhstan and China

Russia: President Dmitry Medvedev will make his first foreign visits to Kazakhstan and China

22.05.2008 10:04 msk Analytics Russia

Dmitry Medvedev begins his first foreign tour in the presidential capacity. Kazakhstan and China were chosen for the first visit. That some thinking went into their selection is clear, but exactly how significant is the choice?

Uzbekistan: The Andijani issue and mistakes made by the West

Uzbekistan: The Andijani issue and mistakes made by the West

20.05.2008 14:03 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Sanobar Shermatova of the RIA-Novosti Expert Council

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