It's Hard to Be An Uzbek Pop Star
Conservative values and censorship means that artists and performers are tightly regulated.
13 Dec 19
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan: Naked Art Banned
Show highlighting women’s rights censored for offending local sensitivities.
9 Dec 19
Kazakstan: Victims of Violence End Up In Jail
Women who fight back often end up serving stiff prison sentences.
12 Nov 19
Kyrgyzstan: Extremism-Related Convictions Triple
Experts call for comprehensive approach to deradicalising prisoners.
4 Nov 19
Tajik Authorities Drag Heels Over Child Returnees
Concerns remain over whether they present a more long-term public danger.
16 Oct 19
Ethnic Kazaks Flee Chinese Crackdown
More than 1,000 families returned to Kazakstan in the first six months of this year.
26 Sep 19
Settling Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Conflicts
Tensions will continue until the leaders of both countries find political will to resolve the issue.
19 Sep 19
Kyrgyzstan: Failing Victims of Domestic Violence
With no legal provision for self-defence as a mitigating factor, women who kill their relatives are almost always found guilty.
18 Sep 19
Tajik Entrepreneurs Struggle to Stay Afloat
Although official figures show that the private sector is thriving, business owners tell a different story.
12 Aug 19
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