Kazak State Tightens Grip on Social Media
Rights groups fear that a bill framed to safeguard children could limit free speech and intensify government control.
19 Nov 21
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan: How Realistic is Phasing Out Coal?
The country is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but production and consumption of fossil fuel continues to grow.
3 Nov 21
Kyrgyzstan: Demands for Public Enquiry Over State Wiretapping
Warnings that the covert surveillance amounted to a gross violation of the fundamental right to privacy.
27 Sep 21
Central Asia Refuses to Accept Afghan Refugees
With the exception of Dushanbe, all other regional powers will strictly limit numbers.
8 Sep 21
Central Asia Braces for Impact of Taleban Takeover
Analysts fear that the new Kabul regime will inspire extremist organisations across the region.
31 Aug 21
Kazak Journalists Mull Pegasus Attack
Despite numbers apparently targeted, no official investigation is forthcoming.
17 Aug 21
Kazakstan: Boom in Fake Covid-19 Certificates
Experts say that both PCR tests and vaccine certificates can be easily forged at home or bought online.
23 Jul 21
Kyrgyzstan: Controversial NGO Law Passes
Government accused of shrinking space for civil society with onerous legislation.
19 Jul 21
Kyrgyz Authorities Under Fire After Turkish “Abduction”
Experts fear that circumstances surrounding man’s disappearance will tarnish Kyrgyzstan’s image.
14 Jul 21
Could Taleban Gains in Northern Afghanistan Threaten Tajikistan?
Insecurity increases as insurgents appear energised by imminent US withdrawal.
30 Jun 21
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