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Tajikistan: Local residents say Pamiri leader killed by government troops
May 22, 2022
Mamadbokir Mamadbokirov had been wanted by the authorities since February.
Kyrgyzstan: Man sought for serving with Ukrainian army highlights Bishkek’s awkward position on war
Nurbek Bekmurzaev May 22, 2022
Taking part in foreign conflicts can be punished by up to eight years in prison.
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View MoreWhere is Uzbekistan’s constitutional reform heading?
May 24, 2022
Proposals are light on substance and mostly echo the president.
New South Ossetian leader takes office
Joshua Kucera May 24, 2022
While the new de facto president praised ties with Russia, he did not mention the referendum that his predecessor called on his way out of office.
Kazakhstan: COVID baby boom shows little sign of abating
May 24, 2022
Authorities have failed to cater for this growing army of children by building enough schools, however.
Uzbekistan resumes gas exports to China
Joanna Lillis May 23, 2022
Tashkent is reducing subsidies and phasing out exports to meet rising domestic demand.
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Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government
Bruce Pannier May 23, 2022
Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored.
