Uzbekistan: Three police officers sentenced over Karakalpakstan abuses It is not known if more police officers are being prosecuted for misconduct during the July 2022 unrest. Aug 8, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: 60 mosques, madrasas shuttered in Osh region Security services cited extremist concerns and building code violations as grounds for the closures. Aug 8, 2023
Russia: Debts causing rise in illegal migration among Central Asians Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans. Aug 5, 2023
Kazakhstan signs $200 million in contracts with Afghanistan Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development. Almaz Kumenov Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Georgia bans re-export of Western-imported cars to Russia, Belarus The move is supposed to help implement Western sanctions against Russia, but gaping loopholes will likely remain. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 3, 2023
"Strategic partnership" between Georgia and China puzzles critics Despite broad support for seeking closer economic ties with Beijing, pro-Western observers in Georgia are wary of the relationship getting too close. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 1, 2023
Azerbaijan's leading opposition parties face threat of dissolution Three major opposition parties have been denied registration by the state despite their efforts to comply with a draconian new law. Aug 1, 2023
Uzbekistan: Another citizen journalist falls prey to investigators Haydarov is best known for his vocal criticism of officials in his native Ferghana region. Jul 31, 2023
Report: Women from Tajikistan duped into building Russian drones Tajiks are favored for their ability to help translate communication with Iranian engineers. Jul 31, 2023
