Ayzirek Imanaliyeva | Eurasianet

Left to right: Ayke Beyshekeyeva, Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, Azamat Ishenbekov and Aktilek Kaparov. (Photo: Amnesty International, courtesy photo)

Kyrgyzstan: Conviction of journalists at anti-corruption outlet is “turning point for press freedom”

Rights groups condemn Kyrgyz government, saying case marks “blatant shift toward authoritarianism.”

Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 11, 2024

The proposed bills contain provisions promoting the strict separation of church and state, retaining Kyrgyzstan’s basic character as a secular society, but at the same time would grant wide powers to government officials to regulate religious activity and public expressions of faith. (Photo: gov.kg)

Kyrgyzstan: Authorities seek expanded powers to regulate religious affairs

Legislative changes would promote separation of church and state, yet enable strict government oversight of spiritual matters.

Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 27, 2024

Screenshot of Argen Kerimov pulling the face that made him TikTok famous. TikTok has catapulted some Kyrgyz content creators to international stardom, and many are expected to be negatively affected by the ban.

TikTok is deemed harmful to kids’ health in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek beats the US in banning the social media channel.

Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 19, 2024