A World in 30 Metres: Kyrgyzstan’s Rural Libraries
Precious resources are often villages’ only cultural centres, but they remain underfunded and at risk.
Precious resources are often villages’ only cultural centres, but they remain underfunded and at risk.
Warning that draft resolution that foresees the introduction of blanket oversight could violate country’s constitution.
Crackdown has turned journalism into a dangerous profession in the Central Asian nation.
Communities gather to prepare sweetmeats, spring clean their neighbourhoods and play equestrian games.
“It could be described as an attempt against the sovereignty of Kazakstan’s media.”
Harassment for posting allegedly obscene content seen as a means to further shrink freedom of speech.
Women who dream of taking on combat disciplines have to first defy conservative traditions.
Critics deem mysterious summit, presented as a gesture of unity, as simply a populist move.
Protests against the land swaps the agreement entails have led to a heavy-handed response.
A draconian draft media law and rising numbers of criminal investigations against journalists signal an authoritarian turn.