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The United States counts on a progressive dialogue with Uzbekistan

The United States counts on a progressive dialogue with Uzbekistan

28.03.2008 20:53 msk Politics Uzbekistan

"The United States does not have military bases in Uzbekistan and neither has it applied for their establishment in this country," Ambassador Richard Norland said. "This issue was not on the agenda of Admiral Fallon's visit to Tashkent this January. It is not on the agenda of the US Administration a

Azerbaijan hopes for a peaceful rearrangement of sectors of the Caspian shelf

Azerbaijan hopes for a peaceful rearrangement of sectors of the Caspian shelf

27.03.2008 11:24 msk Business Turkmenistan

An almost decade-long reprieve over, the Azerbaijani-Turkmen relations advance at a breakneck rate these days. Regular contacts between the heads of states and prime ministers were established in the last eighteen months, governmental commissions for economic cooperation advancement set up. Whatever

Kyrgyzstan celebrated third anniversary of Revolution

Kyrgyzstan celebrated third anniversary of Revolution

25.03.2008 17:15 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

On Mar. 24, Kyrgyzstan celebrated the third anniversary of the People’s, or so called “Tulip” Revolution. Three years ago, as a result of the mass disturbances of the people across the country, ex -President of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akaev had no choice but to abandon the country and give the power to the

Turkey: Deputy Chief Prosecutor’s lawsuit against governing party contributes to a growth of its popularity

Turkey: Deputy Chief Prosecutor’s lawsuit against governing party contributes to a growth of its popularity

25.03.2008 09:47 msk Politics Turkey, Republic of

Once again the clouds are gathering over Turkey which seemingly stood on the path of progress and stability. On Mar. 14, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the High Court of Appeals of the country Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya brought charges against the ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP) demanding it be c

The coming of spring is to be celebrated without the president for the second time in the history of sovereign Kyrgyzstan

The coming of spring is to be celebrated without the president for the second time in the history of sovereign Kyrgyzstan

20.03.2008 13:16 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

The Nooruz or the coming of spring will be celebrated in Kyrgyzstan (and in many other countries) on March 21. Three days later, the Kyrgyzes will be celebrating the Revolution Day for the first time.

Kazakh-Kyrgyz union: Borderline state

Kazakh-Kyrgyz union: Borderline state

18.03.2008 14:35 msk Analytics Central Asia

Kyrgyz measurers and parliamentarians have problems with sleep, these days. The national parliament is scratching its collective head over settlement of old property and territorial disputes with Kazakhstan so as to leave both involved parties pleased. Its time meanwhile is running out. President Ku

An update on the Uzbek-US relations. The stick and the carrot policy again?

An update on the Uzbek-US relations. The stick and the carrot policy again?

17.03.2008 09:58 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Observers regularly comment on how the US Administration has been sending persistent signals to Tashkent on its willingness to restore the bilateral relations and become friends again. World's first promoter of democracy and human rights, the United States never criticizes Islam Karimov for excess a

PRC State Council published a report on human rights in the United States

PRC State Council published a report on human rights in the United States

14.03.2008 14:03 msk China Human Rights

State Council of the People's Republic of China published a report on human rights in the United States in 2007 on March 13, 2008. This document is Beijing's reaction to appearance of the Report on human rights in the world the US Department of State posted on its web site on March 11. The American

Uzbekistan is looking west, Turkmenistan east

Uzbekistan is looking west, Turkmenistan east

13.03.2008 14:23 msk Analytics Central Asia

Hurrah presidents Gurbankuly Berdymuhammedov (Turkmenistan) and Islam Karimov (Uzbekistan)! Their meeting in Tashkent became an apotheosis of the famous Central Asian hospitality and a demonstration of constructive cooperation (or willingness to advance it). At the very least, this is how it looked

Every post-Soviet country has its own Rahat Aliyevs - would-be «opposition» activists currently close to national leaders

Every post-Soviet country has its own Rahat Aliyevs - would-be «opposition» activists currently close to national leaders

13.03.2008 13:45 msk Analytics Kazakhstan

Every post-Soviet country has its own Rahat Aliyevs - would-be «opposition» activists currently close to national leaders

Azimbek Beknazarov: Blood of the Aksy victims toppled Akayev's regime, and that's what awaits the powers-that-be nowadays

Azimbek Beknazarov: Blood of the Aksy victims toppled Akayev's regime, and that's what awaits the powers-that-be nowadays

12.03.2008 11:10 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

On March 17, Kyrgyzstan will commemorate participants of the rally in support of ex-deputy Azimbek Beknazarov in Bospiyek (Aksy district, Jalalabad region) in 2002. Law enforcement agencies opened up on the demonstrators then, killing six.

No more cheap Central Asian gas for Gazprom

No more cheap Central Asian gas for Gazprom

12.03.2008 11:06 msk Business Russia

Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan will start selling gas to Gazprom at European tariffs as of 2009 in accordance with the decision made at the meeting of senior executives of Gazprom, Kazmunaigaz, Uzbekneftegaz, and Turkmengaz yesterday. Gazprom Press Service reports that these countries inte

Exactly what the presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan discussed is anybody's guess

Exactly what the presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan discussed is anybody's guess

11.03.2008 14:15 msk Politics Uzbekistan

President of Turkmenistan Gurbankuly Berdymuhammedov will become a doctor again this morning - Honorary Doctor of the Tashkent Academy of Medicine. (This is how day two of Berdymuhammedov's state visit to Uzbekistan is scheduled to begin.) Berdymuhammedov will be shown ancient Samarkand after that.

Opposition leader Azimbek Beknazarov threatens the Kyrgyz authorities

Opposition leader Azimbek Beknazarov threatens the Kyrgyz authorities

06.03.2008 18:31 msk Interview Kyrgyzstan

Azimbek Beknazarov Massacre in the Kyrgyz village of Aksy (Jalalabad region) six year ago keeps fomenting unrest and conflicts between society and the regime even now. It is the so called Aksy Question that may disrupt fragile political stability in Kyrgyzstan.

Tajikistan: homelessness and juvenile crime threaten health of the nation

Tajikistan: homelessness and juvenile crime threaten health of the nation

05.03.2008 12:46 msk Tajikistan

How many homeless children roam Tajikistan is something nobody can tell. This country lacks the system of keeping tabs on the homeless. Homeless children numbered 8,000 or so in 1998 but they are much fewer nowadays. It does not, however, mean that the Tajik state and society experience fewer proble

Human rights activist Tamara Chikunova urges the Uzbek authorities to publish data on the executed and burial sites

Human rights activist Tamara Chikunova urges the Uzbek authorities to publish data on the executed and burial sites

28.02.2008 10:43 msk Human Rights Uzbekistan

Death sentence was officially abolished in Uzbekistan on January 1. 2008. Mothers Against Death Sentence and Torture, an organization Tamara Chikunova founded in 2000, has been fighting capital punishment tooth and claw for nearly eight years.

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