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
Central Asia
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
Central Asian Media Struggles with Covid-19 Quarantine
Reporters face government smokescreens, nationwide closures and “insane” stress levels.
14 Apr 20
Tajikistan "Still Free of Coronavirus"
Unlike elsewhere in the world, the authorities have not imposed a quarantine or restricted public events.
1 Apr 20
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