Anti-migrant sentiment surges in eastern Russian city after alleged rape Thousands gathered in Yakutsk in a show of anger. Mar 19, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Presidents past and present butt heads as weather warms The exchange of barbs took on exceptionally uncivil hues this time around. Mar 18, 2019
Two killed in clashes on Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan border Fighting has seemingly been sparked by fresh tensions over water resources. Mar 14, 2019
Kyrgyzstan asks China for grant instead of loan Authorities are stepping more carefully as Sinophobic views get more exposure. Feb 28, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Fighting prejudice one hijab at a time Casually adopting this simple item of dress generates more heat than understanding. Leila Saralayeva Feb 21, 2019
Tourists from Kyrgyzstan discover Uzbekistan Tashkent is looking far afield for tourists to visit, and yet it has a small but very eager market to tap right next door. Leila Saralayeva Jan 31, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Soccer heroes’ narrow defeat leaves fans proud and bitter The White Falcons were scuppered by some highly dubious refereeing. Jan 22, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Another week, another anti-China rally Demonstrators are demanding more efforts to what they say is an unsustainable inflow of Chinese laborers. Jan 17, 2019
Kyrgyzstan authorities betray nerves over anti-China rumblings Earlier this months, hundreds gathered in Bishkek to protest developments in Xinjiang. Jan 10, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Power plant show trial ready to proceed Former PM Isakov faces up to 20 years in prison. Jan 9, 2019
Kyrgyzstan Instagram star comes of age and flies the nest The Internet’s vast potential for self-expression seems more relevant in Central Asia than ever before. Chris Rickleton Jan 7, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Low-energy president ducks responsibilities Jeenbekov's end-of-year presser was a shrug-heavy event. Dec 20, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Whimpering ex-president clutches at straws in political showdown Atambayev is changing his tune as he tries to scope out allies. Dec 12, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s former president, Roza Otunbayeva, discusses China, her successors, and regrets The first woman to lead a Central Asian country discussed China, her successors’ rivalry, and regrets from her time in office. Maria Mammina Dec 5, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: MP’s brother swept up in Xinjiang crackdown Askar Yunus worked at the Academy of Social Sciences of Xinjiang. Dec 4, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Communities stand fast in a valley of death Villagers would rather risk landslides than gamble on the government’s offer to relocate. Danil Usmanov Dec 3, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Officials muted in first words on Xinjiang crackdown The country's lively civil society is unlikely to be so circumspect. Nov 27, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s capital, once an island of green, drowns in smog Poor urban planning has exacerbated the smog from coal stoves and car exhaust. Photos by Danil Usmanov Nov 23, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Skies over Kumtor gold field darken once more The PM is talking about renegotiating a deal reached only last year. Nov 23, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential rift widens over campaign irregularity allegations Atambayev has renewed hostilities with Jeenbekov following a phony stalemate. Nov 19, 2018
Farmers in Kyrgyzstan try to capitalize on global quinoa fad Getting Kyrgyz-grown quinoa onto the international market is proving tough. Leila Saralayeva Nov 14, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: As political winds change, iconic newspaper again tussled over Investigators are looking into whether the change of ownership at Vecherniy Bishkek in 2015 was legal. Oct 31, 2018
Selfies, social media and the absurdities of Kyrgyzstan politics High-altitude heckling led to an unlikely reunion of one-time foes. Oct 24, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: State textbooks embrace post-truth, post-grammar ethos Everybody involved is frantically trying to shift the blame Oct 16, 2018
