Pneumonia fudge hiding scale of Central Asia's coronavirus emergency
Turkmenistan: Schrodinger’s coronavirus
Turkmenistan is finally going into lockdown – without admitting it has any cases of coronavirus.
Uzbekistan: Return of Soviet hero’s monument revives history debates
As in other parts of the former Soviet Union, Uzbekistan has a complicated relationship with the legacy of the war against Nazi Germany.
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The move comes as prospects for diplomatic negotiations with Armenia were already deeply troubled after days of heavy fighting between the two sides.
Ancient cat skeleton helping rewrite Silk Road history
The unusual find is evidence for evolution in cultural attitudes.
Kyrgyzstan: Security services summon stand-up for questioning
Alymkulova posted a video appearing to show Jeenbekov singing a profanity-laced song.
Armenians react to fighting with fear, martial spirit
The country’s social media has been filled with patriotism and cheering for the attacks on Azerbaijan, but many also are pushing back and calling for cooler heads.
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Dashboard: Coronavirus in Eurasia
Eurasianet is updating this page daily with the latest news and data on how the pandemic is upending life in Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
Pro-war Azerbaijani protesters break into parliament
The crowd was estimated at 30,000, and what started as a demonstration in support of the country’s military turned into an anti-government protest.
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