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Uzbekistan: Thank you, cotton-growers!

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:22:21 +0000

Musafirbek says that the president of Uzbekistan officially thanked the cotton-growers for gathering the harvest of this strategic product for Uzbekistan. However, those who sweat away, collecting this cotton (including children) were not mentioned in the president’s address.

Kazkahstan: The Arrival of Kazakhbashi?

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:04:03 +0000

Alexander Visotzky writes about the opening of a monument in Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, where the authorities uncovered a 15-foot high bronze statue of incumbent president Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Uzbekistan: EU lifts Uzbek sanctions

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:01:24 +0000

Dafydd reports that the EU has lifted the arms embargo on Uzbekistan. Reasons given are abolishment of the death penalty and release of political prisoners.

Mongolia: New Prime Minister

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:59:55 +0000

Bilguun watched the change of the government in Mongolia, starting from resignation of S.Bayar under health reasons, nomination of Su.Batbold (then Minister of Foreign Relations) and his instatement.

Kyrgyzstan: Is democracy too early for Kyrgyzstan?

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:59:44 +0000

Ahad Abdurahmon reflects on the issue why democracy is failing in Kyrgyzstan, a country which was so promising?

Afghanistan: UN withdraws from Kabul?

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:57:30 +0000

Sailani says that in response to continuing threats to the foreign staff in Afghanistan, it now appears that a decision has been made to withdraw about six hundred UN international officers from Kabul.

Mongolia: Swine flu update

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:52:26 +0000

Bilguun reports that the total number of confirmed cases of H1N1 in Mongolia has reached 632, of whom 514 are in the capital city of Ulaan Baatar.

Afghanistan: Who are the leaders of Taliban?

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:49:31 +0000

Nick Fielding reflects on the the question of who is running the so-called Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and who are the members of the so-called the Quetta Shura, the Taliban's leadership.

Kazakhstan: Jumyr Kylysh or Two Warriors

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:49:09 +0000

KZBlog tells about the new album of the Kazakh band Ulytau and says that their style can be described as classical/rock/prog-rock/electronic pop fusion music, influenced by Yes, Metallica, and Bach, coupled by the Kazakh influence.

Afghanistan: Security deteriorates, says report

Adil Nurmakov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:41:40 +0000

Nick Fielding reviews the most recent report on the security environment in Afghanistan, which says that the situation has deteriorated since 2005, affecting all aspects of the reconstruction operations.

Uzbekistan: Oppositionist returns from exile

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:23:11 +0000

Musafirbek writes that leader of the Birdamlik movement in exile, Bakhodir Choriyev, is returning to Uzbekistan.

Kyrgyzstan: Administrative reform

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:19:41 +0000

Aravanski reports that the Kyrgyzstan President announced extensive reforms in public administration system, including a massive reduction of the number of officials.

Kazakhstan: Atomic Lake

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:17:36 +0000

Michael Forster Rothbart offers a photo-essay about the Semipalatinsk Polygon in Kazakhstan, where the Soviet Union was testing its nuclear bombs.

Turkmenistan: Trafficking in human beings

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:08:47 +0000

Annasoltan writes about the problem of human trafficking in Turkmenistan against the background of persistent economic hardship, porous borders and the regime's attempts to demur and defer the issue.

Afghanistan: Who will benefit from re-vote?

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:03:36 +0000

Nick Fielding assumes that no-one except the insurgents would benefit from the re-run of presidential elections, because the whole election process is now mired by corruption allegations.