President's Lawsuits Intimidate Kyrgyz Media
Independent outlets fear pressure may fuel self-censorship.
24 Mar 17
Central Asia
Could Uzbekistan be Opening Up?
Scope for change on foreign policy, but domestic reform may be mostly cosmetic.
15 Mar 17
Kazakstan: The Pain of Polygamy
Men see taking extra and unofficial ‘wives’ as a sign of social prestige.
8 Mar 17
Kyrgyzstan: Female Convicts Face Harsh Future
Experts say that jailing women has far-reaching societal repercussions.
8 Mar 17
Kyrgyzstan: Challenging Submissive Stereotypes
Women may wear hijab, but they refuse to be pigeonholed.
8 Mar 17
Questions Over Arrest of Kyrgyz Opposition Figure
Authorities accused of a selective use of the law when dealing with opponents.
2 Mar 17
Kyrgyz Divorcees Left Out in the Cold
Women left to raise children on their own with no support from their ex-husbands.
21 Feb 17
Tajik Media Faces Exodus
A combination of state pressure and lack of jobs is weakening the country's journalism sector.
3 Feb 17
Kyrgyz Prisons Tackle Extremism
Experts say that religious experts must be co-opted into rehabilitation schemes.
27 Jan 17
Kyrgyz Minors Allege Police Torture
Teenagers are left traumatised, with little recourse to official complaint.
27 Jan 17
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