Kyrgyz Public Bored by Politics
The region’s most progressive democracy is failing to impress ordinary people.
11 May 16
Central Asia
Kazakstan: Hipsters of the Steppe
Young creatives are pursuing a niche look, accessorised with iPhones and fuelled by chai lattes.
9 May 16
Tajikistan: New Concerns Over Female Suicides
Disturbing trend sees mothers driven to desperate measures.
4 May 16
Fighting Against Torture in Tajikistan
Hopes that new legislation will help change culture of impunity.
25 Apr 16
Economic Crisis Shakes Kazakstan's Macho Culture
Mental health professionals report unprecedented surge of men seeking help.
12 Apr 16
Uzbek-Kyrgyz Border Spat Highlights Tensions
Analysts say that power play is motivated by competition over energy resources.
24 Mar 16
Spring Fever: Navruz Celebrations in Tajikistan
Tajiks welcome the start of a new year with mass festivities.
22 Mar 16
Labour Liberalisation Alarms Kazak Workers
Legislation reverses former Soviet model of state control over energy industry.
11 Mar 16
Russian Crisis Continues to Bite for Labour Migrants
Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering.
10 Mar 16
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