Central Asian Migrants Leave Russia
Millions from all over the region have historically travelled there to work, with their remittances playing a significant part in many countries’ economies.
25 Mar 22
Central Asia
Central Asia Countries Evacuate Citizens from Ukraine
Thousands have left on specially chartered flights or made their own way to the borders.
10 Mar 22
Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power
President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.
9 Mar 22
Tajikistan: Women Mountain Guides Scale New Peaks
An almost unheard job for a woman in the conservative Central Asian country.
8 Mar 22
Kyrgyzstan’s Feminist Theatre
Bishkek centre provides rare platform to explore social issues from new perspectives.
8 Mar 22
Kazakstan: Fighting to March
Attempts to hold an annual rally has become a highly symbolic tradition for the feminist movement.
8 Mar 22
Tumbling Russian Rouble Leaves Kyrgyzstan Trembling
A weak currency and high inflation spells trouble for the Central Asian country’s economy.
3 Mar 22
Kazakstan: Nazarbayev’s Fading Personality Cult
Since 1991, the ex-leader has become identified with the state itself, but his status is now crumbling.
11 Feb 22
Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Investigative Journalist
Case highlights growing pressures on free expression in Central Asian state.
2 Feb 22
Kazakstan: Will Nur-Sultan City Be Renamed?
Calls for reinstatement of “Astana” as ex-leader continues to be blamed for legacy of corruption and inequality.
31 Jan 22
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