Kyrgyzstan: Supreme Court swats away Askarov appeal, dooming him to die in prison Appeals for clemency on health grounds were dismissed out of hand. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 13, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Rapper voices nation’s angst in the time of coronavirus Sayasat is based on stories pulled straight from the headlines. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 13, 2020
Fighting flares again on Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan border The clash arose from rival claims to land. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 8, 2020
Kyrgyzstan’s coronavirus tracking app alarms privacy advocates There is anecdotal evidence that although the app is voluntary, many people are being pressured into loading it on their phones. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 8, 2020
Kyrgyzstan’s sewing industry reorients to survive coronavirus slump Some enterprising souls have seized the moment to keep their businesses alive. Their main problem now is government flip-flopping and bureaucratic hurdles. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 27, 2020
Kyrgyzstan law enforcement abusing coronavirus restrictions, activists say Some of the restrictions are creating public health hazards. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 24, 2020
Kyrgyzstan struggles to protect medics from coronavirus At least 79 front line workers have fallen sick as of April 13. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 13, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Former Matraimov protégé alleges plot against journalist The Matraimov family has called the allegations a "fantasy." Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 11, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Government promises help, but warns of limited options Businesses will be given breaks to survive, but not all will qualify Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 7, 2020
Kyrgyzstan reports first coronavirus-linked death He was a 61-year-old man with a history of illness. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 3, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Major flour producer halted by coronavirus lockdown Authorities deny the claim, saying the company didn't pick up permits. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 2, 2020
