Bumpy Start to Kyrgyzstan's Eurasian Membership
Exporters say customs controls with Kazakstan remain in place despite launch of free trade rules.
25 Aug 15
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan to Use Biometric Data in October Polls
Critics of the scheme say their right to vote is now being made conditional on submitting data.
24 Aug 15
Kyrgyz Regret Loss of Fruit-Industry Heritage
Multiple apricot varieties being replaced with more homogeneous, marketable types.
5 Aug 15
Are Kyrgyzstan's Leaders Serious About War on Corruption?
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials.
1 Aug 15
Access to Information Curbed in Tajikistan
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out.
31 Jul 15
Kyrgyzstan Bares Teeth at Washington
After two decades of accepting American economic and humanitarian support, the government decides its donors are meddling.
29 Jul 15
Islamic State Link to Kyrgyzstan Firefight
The security service says robust action prevented major attacks on local targets.
27 Jul 15
Tajik Flood Victims Say Help Slow in Coming
Government says it is mobilising aid but villagers say more is urgently needed.
24 Jul 15
Kyrgyz Migrant Revenues Come at a Cost
Money supports whole communities, but earning it can destroy families.
22 Jul 15
Village Resettlement Plan Fails in Tajikistan
Most settlers have gone back to their mountain village after landing in a desert region.
22 Jul 15
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