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Communities Struggle to Overcome Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Tensions
Once-positive relationships have been damaged by flare-ups in disputed frontier areas.
3 Apr 14
Forced Health Checks for Sex Workers in Kyrgyzstan
NGO warns that coerced tests on detainees will only drive prostitution underground.
14 Feb 14
A Month in Prison in Kyrgyzstan
Photographer Eric Gourlan offers unique glimpse into life behind bars.
25 Nov 13
Kyrgyz Festival Airs Controversial Film
Protesters try to stop documentary about imprisoned activist being shown.
22 Oct 13
Tight Security Part of Uzbekistan Holiday Package
Visitors feel weight of state surveillance.
15 Oct 13
Bullying, Extortion Plague Kyrgyz Schools
Abuse of fellow-pupils seen as part of wider culture of lawlessness and violence.
30 Aug 13
Southern Kyrgyz Mayor Builds on Success
Mayor of Osh splashes out on reconstruction, but some say he favours his own ethnic community.
23 Aug 13
Tough Times for Kyrgyz Women's Groups
As foreign grants dwindle, NGOs turn to cash-strapped government.
29 Nov 10
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