Kazakh and Kyrgyz stuntmen feature in Disney’s Mulan Almaty-based Nomad Stunts is behind many of the action shots. Aliya Uteuova Jul 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang rights activist case crawls toward trial Bilash is viewed as a worryingly popular figure by authorities. Chris Rickleton Jul 11, 2019
Former diplomat crushed by Uzbekistan’s broken justice system A catalogue of crude procedural violations stands to gravely undermine Uzbekistan’s claimed embrace of reformist values. Peter Leonard Jul 11, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Killing of Nigerian teacher sparks conversation around racism The race angle is being discounted by Bishkek police. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 10, 2019
Turkmenistan: Make deals against a sea of troubles Though the gas deal with Russia looks disappointing, it appears to have led to a noteworthy breakthrough in bilateral ties. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 9, 2019
Tajikistan, China to hold another joint military drill in Pamirs Dushanbe appears intent on outsourcing its security needs to Beijing. Jul 9, 2019
Tajikistan hit again with mass deaths among prisoners Officials say 13 inmates died of poisoning, local media put the figure at 14. Jul 8, 2019
Tajikistan: Ozodi facing calls for closure of Dushanbe bureau The Foreign Ministry says the U.S. broadcaster is supporting opposition groups. Jul 5, 2019
Kazakhstan jails mothers to be on the safe side The women were accused of harboring leaflets advertising an upcoming protest. Chris Rickleton Jul 4, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Atambayev takes fight back to the capital His supporters have given the government a two-month deadline to step down. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 3, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: State media turns its fire on former first lady KTRK says Atambayeva helped defraud Chinese investors. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 3, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Kingmaker lurks behind curtain as politics heat up Matraimov and his money are said to have lain behind the rise and fall of many a top politician. Chris Rickleton, Bekpolot Ibraimov Jul 3, 2019
Tajikistan, Iran see tunnel at the end of the fight Tehran is also nearing a deal on getting more money out of a hydropower plant it built some years ago. Jul 2, 2019
Turkmenistan: Liquid lunch The Ovan-Depe plant will produce vast amounts of clean gasoline, but can Turkmens afford it? Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 2, 2019
Uzbekistan’s invisible Uighurs The plight of Uighurs is object of an unspoken policy of censorship. Jul 1, 2019
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
