Kyrgyzstan allowing indigenous horses to die out, breeders complain Kyrgyzstan’s indigenous horses, adapted to the country’s high-mountain terrain, are at risk of extinction. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Apr 20, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek banks on China’s gas-powered buses to clean air Chinese buses have survived corruption scandals to become the most obvious alternative to ubiquitous but problematic minibuses. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jan 20, 2023
In Kyrgyzstan’s ‘graveyard of factories’ locals fear chemical time bomb Toxic chemicals stored at a plant that has now become a crypto mining operation threaten the wider region. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Oct 28, 2022
Kyrgyz highlanders battle Chinese miners to preserve pristine ecosystem Activists and state scientists say that environmental legislation is being trampled, not for the first time. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Sep 7, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Rights lawyer gets reprieve in high-profile case The persecution of Kamil Ruziyev drew attention to the impunity enjoyed by law enforcement. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Aug 12, 2022
Kyrgyzstan preps mining project with China in mind Authorities see Zhetim-Too as an opportunity to pare down debt to Beijing, arguing that environmental risks can be mitigated. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 14, 2022
Facing down threats, Kyrgyz YouTube show fights for food safety When Kyrgyz laws don’t protect consumer, there is always the court of public opinion. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 13, 2022
The rights defender who dared challenge Kyrgyzstan’s security services Kamil Ruziyev took cases nobody else would and made plenty of enemies along the way. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jun 30, 2022
Russian press attacking Kyrgyzstan’s leaders The barrage of negative coverage mirrors what happened to a former Kyrgyz president just before his ouster. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jun 14, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Pit wall cracks raise questions over future of giant Kumtor gold mine The president has preventively denied any future responsibility for accidents that might happen at the mine. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jun 3, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s donkeys-to-China trade courts controversy, corruption Religious mores, politics and the coronavirus have cast a shadow over one of the few Kyrgyz products China buys. Aigerim Turgunbaeva, Chris Rickleton May 30, 2022
Kyrgyzstan workers strike for better pay at Chinese mine Most strikes to hit Kyrgyzstan’s mining sector involve Chinese companies. Aigerim Turgunbaeva May 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan struggles to sell pension reform as austerity looms Workers may lose the right to earn and draw pensions at the same time. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Apr 20, 2022
Casino reopening plan divides Kyrgyzstan’s elite A proposed money-spinner may be at odds with Islamic mores. The debate is playing out in parliament. Aigerim Turgunbaeva, Chris Rickleton Apr 5, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s goitered gazelles are back, but still vulnerable Poaching and agriculture have driven the antelopes toward extinction. Aigerim Turgunbaeva, Photos by Danil Usmanov Mar 25, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s universities rife with sexual harassment A spate of abuse has recently been identified at university debate clubs. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Mar 8, 2022
Petty theft torments Chinese builders of new Kyrgyzstan road Both sides are eying problems with the project amid talks over a high-stakes railroad. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Feb 11, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: China-born MP’s seat in the balance amid scandal, confusion Orgalcha’s company has backed the president, leading some to suspect he is bending the rules to favor her. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Dec 22, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Rights still on hold for disabled citizens A key convention was ratified after eight years, but political will and finances are thwarting implementation. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Dec 21, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Women’s wrestling team overcomes and inspires Aisuluu Tynybekova conquered poverty, prejudice and depression to win a nation’s respect. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Oct 11, 2021
