Asyl Osmonalieva
Stories by the Author
Kyrgyzstan Slows Pace of Customs Bloc Entry
Officials concerned that terms for joining Customs Union could do more bad than good.
13 Jan 14
Kyrgyzstan's Troubled Military
Bullying, low morale and underfunding leave conscript forces in poor shape.
27 Sep 12
Kyrgyz Women Take to Hijab
Islamic dress becomes more popular in previously secular urban communities.
24 May 12
Rent-a-Mob Protests in Central Asia
In Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, police and politicians recruit women as professional campaigners or just as troublemakers.
6 Jan 12
Kyrgyz Petrol Price Cuts Fail to Curb Inflation
Reduced prices at pumps offset by wider economic problems.
10 Feb 11
Tough Times for Kyrgyz Women's Groups
As foreign grants dwindle, NGOs turn to cash-strapped government.
29 Nov 10
Poverty Drives Child Labour in Kyrgyzstan
Hardship forces children to neglect schooling and go out to work.
6 Nov 10
Kyrgyzstan Debates Customs Union Entry
Obvious benefits to good trading terms with Russia and Kazakstan, but economists see pitfalls as well.
21 Sep 10
Kyrgyzstan Goes to Donors for Post-Unrest Aid
Funding details to be confirmed after election produces new government.
23 Aug 10
Renewed Unrest in South Kyrgyzstan
Minor fistfight erupts into worst bloodshed seen in two decades.
21 Jun 10
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