Well drilling in the outskirts of Bishkek. The water supply system in Kyrgyzstan's capital is considered obsolete and experts note that substantial renovation is needed to avoid water losses. © IWPR Central Asia Bishkek Water Shortages Highlight Poor Management Obsolete infrastructure and bad planning mean issues already aggravated by climate change have got more serious. 13 Jul 23
(L to R) Natalia Tsoi, boxing referee from Kazakstan; Farida Abdueva, Muay Thai fighter from Kyrgyzstan; Shoira Zulkaynarova, boxer from Tajikistan; Aziza Yakubova, boxer from Uzbekistan. © Courtesy of N. Tsoi, F. Abdueva, S. Zulkaynarova and A. Yakubova. Central Asia: Fighting, Inside and Outside the Ring Women who dream of taking on combat disciplines have to first defy conservative traditions. 8 Mar 23
Actor Saikal Zhumalieva and her co-writers brought the idea for It’s Like This in My World to Theatre 705. Kyrgyzstan’s Feminist Theatre Bishkek centre provides rare platform to explore social issues from new perspectives. 8 Mar 22