Anara Yusupova

Conflict Legacy Haunts South Kyrgyzstan

One year on, true reconciliation remains distant prospect as ethnic communities pursue parallel existences.

Deep Rifts Remain in Conflict-Torn Kyrgyzstan

Deep Rifts Remain in Conflict-Torn Kyrgyz South

Rebuilding and reconciliation efforts slow to take off as tensions persist.

Unity Call for Kyrgyz Leaders

Interim government must set aside differences and focus on stability, analysts say. By Anara Yusupova and Asyl Osmonalieva in Bishkek

Kyrgyz Journalism Under Pressure on All Fronts

Tendency towards playing safe by avoiding controversial subject-matter.

Is Uzbek Guerrilla Force Planning Homecoming?

Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.

Return to Death Penalty Floated in Kyrgyzstan

Parliament’s refusal to sign international ban on executions seen as a bad sign.

Kyrgyzstan: Patriotic Move Hits Wrong Note

Kyrgyz public unimpressed by new law to make singing national anthem compulsory.

Kyrgyz Opposition MP Under Pressure

Kubanychbek Kadyrov could now face charges, in what his opposition colleagues see as a politically-inspired campaign to marginalise government critic.

President to Benefit From Kyrgyz Summer Polls

Opposition says election timing geared towards low turnout, making ballot-rigging easier.