Turkmenistan: Slow boat to Awaza
Public in Kyrgyzstan pressed from all sides by Russia’s war in Ukraine
Kyrgyz authorities do not want pollsters or journalists to probe public opinion about the war.
Kazakhstan: Low election turnout tempers talk of political reset
Only one in four voters in Almaty, the country's largest city, cast their ballot.
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By one count, at least 23 out of 29 of the single-mandate district seats have been won by Amanat.
Azerbaijan launches multi-day tours of Shusha
The resettlement of the key Nagorno-Karabakh town is due to start this year as well.
Georgian leaders come after "liberal fascists" following foreign agent bill's defeat
Many worry the ruling party's rhetoric may give rise to uncontrolled right-wing violence.
Uzbekistan: Second Nukus trial ends with more lengthy prison sentences
No progress appears to have been made pursuing prosecutions of law enforcement personnel.
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Kazakhstan: Ruling party sees dominant role trimmed, but little change expected
The legislature will see many new faces, but there is little evidence a dramatic reset is looming.
Azerbaijani show business navigates state pressures, incentives
Members of Azerbaijan's film industry face consequences if they speak ill of the state, while those who stay in line are rewarded handsomely.
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