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.
Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.
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.
“Peacekeeping” forces from Russian-led military alliance arrive to help quell protests sparked by local anger at energy price rises.
The problem predates the pandemic, but coronavirus restrictions have exacerbated it.
Rights groups fear that a bill framed to safeguard children could limit free speech and intensify government control.
The country is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but production and consumption of fossil fuel continues to grow.
Warnings that the covert surveillance amounted to a gross violation of the fundamental right to privacy.
With the exception of Dushanbe, all other regional powers will strictly limit numbers.
Analysts fear that the new Kabul regime will inspire extremist organisations across the region.
Despite numbers apparently targeted, no official investigation is forthcoming.