Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan
Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.
11 Jan 22
Central Asia
Interview: Kazakstan in Crisis
Country sees a clampdown on independent media and civil society as CSTO troops arrive and a weakened president scrambles to entrench his grip on power.
11 Jan 22
Political Unrest Sweeps Kazakstan
“Peacekeeping” forces from Russian-led military alliance arrive to help quell protests sparked by local anger at energy price rises.
6 Jan 22
Alarm Raised Over Child Suicide in Kyrgyzstan
The problem predates the pandemic, but coronavirus restrictions have exacerbated it.
22 Dec 21
Kazak State Tightens Grip on Social Media
Rights groups fear that a bill framed to safeguard children could limit free speech and intensify government control.
19 Nov 21
Kyrgyzstan: How Realistic is Phasing Out Coal?
The country is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but production and consumption of fossil fuel continues to grow.
3 Nov 21
Kyrgyzstan: Demands for Public Enquiry Over State Wiretapping
Warnings that the covert surveillance amounted to a gross violation of the fundamental right to privacy.
27 Sep 21
Central Asia Refuses to Accept Afghan Refugees
With the exception of Dushanbe, all other regional powers will strictly limit numbers.
8 Sep 21
Central Asia Braces for Impact of Taleban Takeover
Analysts fear that the new Kabul regime will inspire extremist organisations across the region.
31 Aug 21
Kazak Journalists Mull Pegasus Attack
Despite numbers apparently targeted, no official investigation is forthcoming.
17 Aug 21
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