A new holy war?

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Islamists in Central Asia have become involved in a new dispute. A group of Islamists crossed into Kirgizstan from Tajikistan, and demanded to be permitted to travel to Uzbekistan, from where a number of them originated. Four officials from Kirgizstan were taken hostage after the request was denied. Many militants moved to Tajikistan after the end of the Soviet Union, seeking greater religious tolerance. There are around 750 insurgents who have gained control of a number of villages in Kirgizstan.

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Between Marx and Mecca

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The communist rule of Central Asian republics will most likely fall to the Islamic influence of either fundamentalist Iran or moderate Turkey. The US is supporting Turkey as a model for the republics, which are becoming politically unstable.

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The militants take aim

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Violent rebellion in central Asia is examined in detail, including the role of Islamist militants.

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