Kazak State Cracks Down on Dissent
Protestors and journalists arrested after public anger at farmland reforms.
26 May 16
Central Asia
Uzbekistan’s Fragile Rural Idyll
The countryside may be beautiful, but its communities face an uncertain future.
17 May 16
Kyrgyz Public Bored by Politics
The region’s most progressive democracy is failing to impress ordinary people.
11 May 16
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
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