Central Asia Update

Remember the stories a month or two ago about the popular uprising in Kyrgyzstan that ousted the president, who allegedly rigged the election? Remember the news over the last few weeks about the riots in Uzbekistan? Well, there's news that involves them both.

Kyrgyzstan has reportedly pledged not to expel Uzbek refugees who fled after a violent crackdown on protesters.

The United Nations said the government had given "assurances", following talks between senior officials on both sides.

It'll be interesting to see how both of these things pan out over the next few months and years. I'll keep you posted.