Abdumomun Mamaraimov

Headscarf Ban Remains Live Issue in Central Asia

Linking hijab controversy to fears of Islamic extremism may be counter-productive.

Kyrgyz Law Targets Religious Minorities

Legislation will make life tougher for Christian and Muslim groups operating outside the mainstream.

Kyrgyz Leader “Guilty” of Aksy Killings

Past and present heads of state blamed for 2002 bloodshed which refuses to go away as a political issue.

Exiled Islamist Still Attracts Following in Kyrgyzstan

Exiled Islamist Still Attracts Following in Kyrgyzstan

In a region racked by poverty and discontent, modern technology offers extremists a way of making themselves heard.

Spice Row in Kyrgyzstan

Thousands earn an income picking wild capers, but this new industry has spawned debate about sustainability, fair pay and government regulation.

Jury Out on Kyrgyz Islamists

Little consensus on whether group claiming to want to improve Islamic education poses a danger.

Kyrgyz Schools in Language Row

Education ministry backtracks as Uzbek minority representatives voice angered at moves to cut schooling in their language.