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.
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.
Vaguely-worded legislation introduces potential restrictions on wide range of outlets
Over 100 people died in renewed violence along the border in September 2022 as long-standing issues remain unresolved.
Complex geography and domestic politics mean a solution remains elusive.
Relatives call for more action to find those who disappeared amid interethnic violence 12 years ago.