Bishkek: The Day After a Historic Night
Volunteers rally to clean up city, ensure security and prevent looting.
6 Oct 20
Central Asia
Crisis Hits Kyrgyzstan
Election results cancelled as opposition supporters seize control of key offices.
6 Oct 20
Tajikistan’s Next President: No Surprises
Experts’ assumptions that the country’s leader Emomali Rahmon would nominate his son for this election are disproved.
29 Sep 20
Internet Censorship Looms in Kyrgyzstan
Draft law would allow authorities to block websites deemed to contain inaccurate information, with no need for a court ruling.
12 Aug 20
Prominent Kyrgyz Rights Defender Dies in Prison
Supporters say they will continue to fight for his case to be reopened.
4 Aug 20
Kyrgyzstan: Few Choices Amid Rising Abuse
The state of emergency has now been extended indefinitely.
1 Jun 20
Covid-19 Fake News Spreads in Central Asia
The authorities have struggled to maintain trust in their narratives over the pandemic.
13 May 20
Kazakstan: Domestic Violence Soars Under Lockdown
Activists call for government to take further action during crisis period.
10 May 20
Kyrgyzstan: Hospital Staff Left Exposed
Those in the front line of the fight against coronavirus say that they are not being properly protected.
24 Apr 20
Turkmenistan's Covid-19 Policy: Secrecy and Denial
The regime insists the country is virus-free, but experts warn of an impending crisis.
17 Apr 20
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