As Kyrgyzstan officials convey mixed messages on food security, farmers struggle on Bad weather and a Russian export ban have set Kyrgyzstan up for another lean year. Bakyt Ibraimov May 26, 2022
Uzbekistan: China comes bearing gifts Will a railway connecting the two countries via Kyrgyzstan ever happen? Joanna Lillis May 25, 2022
Kazakhstan: Officials upbeat on irrigation water supply, farmers less sure Kyrgyz experts and politicians are unsure their country is in a strong position to be of use. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2022
Where is Uzbekistan’s constitutional reform heading? Proposals are light on substance and mostly echo the president. May 24, 2022
Turkmenistan: Colt of personality Doing business with Russia and Kazakhstan, reopening borders, and honoring the former president’s favorite horse. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 24, 2022
Kazakhstan: COVID baby boom shows little sign of abating Authorities have failed to cater for this growing army of children by building enough schools, however. May 24, 2022
Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored. Bruce Pannier May 23, 2022
Uzbekistan resumes gas exports to China Tashkent is reducing subsidies and phasing out exports to meet rising domestic demand. Joanna Lillis May 23, 2022
Tajikistan: Local residents say Pamiri leader killed by government troops Mamadbokir Mamadbokirov had been wanted by the authorities since February. May 22, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Man sought for serving with Ukrainian army highlights Bishkek’s awkward position on war Taking part in foreign conflicts can be punished by up to eight years in prison. Nurbek Bekmurzaev May 22, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Uzbekistan: Prominent MP demands end to Twitter ban Kusherbayev says VPNs are exposing internet users to far more potentially harmful online resources. May 20, 2022
Afghanistan in hock to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for electricity An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke. Joanna Lillis May 19, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Eccentric health minister fights for his job amid claims of corruption and bullying That Beishenaliyev has held onto his job this long has much to do with his old friendship with the president. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 19, 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
Amid sanctions, Kazakh firm stops supplying Russian steelworks Kazakh companies are treading carefully doing business with Russia. Joanna Lillis May 18, 2022
Tajikistan: Crisis-gripped government opts to pick deadly fight in the Pamirs Officials insist only armed men have been killed, but chatter on social media describes at least some of the fatalities as civilians. May 18, 2022
Uzbekistan: U.S. ambassador speaks out against forced beard shaving The government would prefer Muslims to stick to a secular-leaning, state-sanctioned version of the faith. May 18, 2022
Tajikistan: At least one killed in Pamirs unrest Khorog has reportedly been encircled by government troops and internet connections have been suspended. May 17, 2022
“I avenged my father”: A saga of crime and bloodshed in the highlands of Kyrgyzstan The criminal underworld reaches across generations. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 16, 2022
Kazakhstan seals deal to produce Turkish drones under license Russia has already shows signs of bridling at military cooperation between Nur-Sultan and Ankara. Almaz Kumenov May 13, 2022
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev faces a rival from history Kazakhstan’s founding president blurred the memory of his late mentor. Now Dinmukhamed Kunayev is making a comeback. Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton May 11, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Public commission created to investigate deadly 2017 plane crash It is alleged that previous governments have sought to cover up the circumstances that led to the tragedy that claimed 39 lives. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 11, 2022
Kazakhstan: Education officials wage war on rigging of excellence award Altyn Belgi medal winners are eligible for grants as well as the prestige that comes with winning the prize. Almaz Kumenov May 11, 2022
Turkmenistan: Trading places Amid a food crisis, the president says food imports should be stopped. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 10, 2022
