Kyrgyzstan: Volunteers play heroic role in battle against COVID-19 On top of the exhausting work, stresses are compounded by having to reject heartbreaking requests. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Photos by Danil Usmanov Jul 17, 2020
Pneumonia fudge hiding scale of Central Asia's coronavirus emergency Doctors in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are growing angry at what they see as little more than a face-saving, statistical trick. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 16, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Security services summon stand-up for questioning Alymkulova posted a video appearing to show Jeenbekov singing a profanity-laced song. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 15, 2020
Kyrgyzstan’s coronavirus outbreak reaching critical stage It is clear from a welter of circumstantial evidence that official death figures are massive undercounts. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 3, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Internet gagging law brings demonstrators onto the street Critics see only oppressive censorship in the new legislation. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 29, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Internet gagging bill sails through parliament It is unclear what body will be charged will enforcing the rules. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 26, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's plagiarized internet gagging bill getting easy ride through parliament Authorities may get powers to shut websites they deem to contain false information. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 20, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Telecommunications kerfuffle brings down PM Abylgaziyev has insisted he has nothing to answer for. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 16, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Shocking case of domestic violence sparks demand, if little hope, for change Reported cases of domestic violence rose 65 percent year-on-year. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 15, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: COVID-19 brings pain, but no gain, to fitness industry New precautions make exercising an unappealing undertaking – for those who can still afford it. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 15, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Verdict in rape case triggers demand for judge’s dismissal Ernis uulu had already attained notoriety for involvement in political cases. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 8, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Fresh arrest shows how screws are tightening on civil society Ruziyev has been active highlighting police abuse for decades. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 1, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: President pleads for sovereign debt restructuring Debt has risen to $4.6 billion this year. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 29, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Draft bill threatens to drive NGOs against the wall The bill appears intended to force independent activism out of existence Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 22, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Distance-learning exposes weaknesses of education system Interest is waning in the state’s distance-education offerings, which have struggled to reach poor, rural students. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 22, 2020
Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks cautiously, anxiously, eye return to familiar patterns Newly restored freedoms in the three countries have not come without problems and worries. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 18, 2020
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
