Kazakhstan: Photo sparks violent unrest at major oil field At least 30 people were injured in clashes. Jun 30, 2019
As Tajikistan squeezes US broadcaster, Washington looks the other way Five of RFE/RL's Tajik service reporters are being deprived of accreditation. Jun 28, 2019
Uzbekistan denies Karimova paid back $1.2Bln Swiss prosecutors say another $133M is being handed over to Tashkent. Jun 28, 2019
Kazakhstan: Residents of blast-hit town on the march Arys residents say they want the authorities to give them new homes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
Kazakhstan: While president talks dialogue, activists get harassment One activist said he's received threats, another is being barred from leaving the country. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
Uzbekistan: Former General Prosecutor gets 10 years in prison Rashid Kadyrov is one of three ex-General Prosecutors now behind bars. Jun 27, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Ex-president readies for final stand in redoubt as clouds darken Atambayev's supporters say they will go to any lengths to stop his arrest. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jun 27, 2019
As Kazakhstan’s activists find their voice, next comes the message For all the excitement evinced by their followers, the newly emerging opposition movements have no power. Almaz Kumenov Jun 26, 2019
Kazakhstan: President embarks on jumbo handout to soothe tempers Low-income families will have debts of up to $800 cleared by the government. Jun 26, 2019
Turkmenistan: Shining city upon a desert The government is planning a new city that will accommodate more than 100,000 people. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 25, 2019
Kazakhstan: Thousands evacuated following massive arms depot blast More than 30 are injured, and one fatality has been reported. Almaz Kumenov Jun 24, 2019
Uzbekistan: Karimova says she returned $1.2Bln to state coffers The fate of funds in foreign accounts remain in the balance, however. Jun 24, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Atambayev resorts to crowd power to resist onslaught 400 people turned up at the ex-president's home to hear his defiant speech. Jun 23, 2019
Uzbekistan: President thunders as another General Prosecutor faces probe Mirziyoyev says he may hand prosecutors' powers to Justice Ministry. Jun 21, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Specter of jail looms for embattled ex-president Parliament has asked prosecutors to consider a criminal investigation. Jun 21, 2019
Tajikistan hands Chinese company rights to silver reserves This is just the latest piece of Dushanbe's family silver that Beijing has got its hands on. Jun 21, 2019
Tajikistan’s female laborers battle life’s crushing adversities The number of women plying for work at the Bokhtar labor market has grown sharply in the past year or so. Jun 20, 2019
No Turkish soaps please, we’re Uzbek A huge number of people are complaining that the shows are immoral. Jun 20, 2019
Perspectives | Uzbekistan: For Russia, soft power is just business To understand Russia’s influence in Central Asia, consider business – and the fear of China. Nozima Davletova Jun 19, 2019
Uzbekistan: A second coming for the Russian language? Russian has, despite its official decline in status, managed to retain a firm toehold. Jun 19, 2019
Turkmenistan: Son of a gunslinger While the president was busy playing soldier, all his regional peers, as well heads of state from China, Russia and Iran, were mustering in the capital of Tajikistan. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Police now say they detained 4,000 The official accounts of anti-government demos are proving muddled and contradictory. Jun 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Hard-up doctors say quick fixes are not the cure Doctors often pad their income by working hand-in-hand with pharmaceutical companies. They get commissions in exchange for prescribing certain drugs. Almaz Kumenov Jun 17, 2019
Tajikistan: Islamic State claims prison massacre The group's statement provide no details or evidence Jun 14, 2019
Kazakhstan: Authorities mislead public on mass detentions Police and prosecutors claim both that demos were violent and that they detained nobody Jun 13, 2019
