Kyrgyzstan
Central Asia: 20 Years of Independence
As the Soviet Union broke up in 1991, the five Central Asian republics suddenly found themselves independent states, facing numerous challenges in creating a sense of nationhood and building separate economic structures. To mark the two decades since the five new states came into being, IWPR is publishing a series of articles highlighting the common challenges facing them, and some of the ways in which their paths have diverged over the years.
24 May 12
Islamic dress becomes more popular in previously secular urban communities.
5 May 12
Calls for minority language to be dropped as option from school exams are dangerously incendiary, experts warn.
IWPR Postcard
4 May 12
Lack of real reconciliation leaves Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities far apart.
5 Apr 12
Poor funding for sports drives many to seek careers in security and sometimes in crime.
IWPR Postcard
14 Mar 12
Kazakstan’s former capital has become a magnet for ambitious young Central Asians, attracted not just by opportunities but also by welcoming environment.
7 Mar 12
Observers say absence of unrest in Osh ahead of election was an achievement in itself.
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