Feminist song draws supporters and death threats in Kyrgyzstan Pleas for civility and respect from Zere Asylbek, a songwriter in Bishkek, have been drowned by rage over her clothing. Bermet Talant Sep 18, 2018
Photo essay | Following Kyrgyzstan’s nomads The Arsanaliev family travels to the same summer pasture every year. Luke Oppenheimer Sep 13, 2018
Perspectives | Kyrgyz pop stars succor Kyrgyzness Kyrgyzstan’s radio waves are a stage for twisting and pulling at the notion of national identity. Colleen Wood Sep 13, 2018
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey: There's no getting past Gulen Turkey is pushing Kyrgyzstan to cede control of its best schools. Sep 11, 2018
Kyrgyzstan hosts third Nomad Games, and passes the torch Kyrgyzstan is turning over the biennial event to other Turkic countries. Nicholas Muller, Chris Rickleton Sep 7, 2018
Erdogan visit delights some in Kyrgyzstan, annoys others The Turkish leader is insistent Bishkek do more to squeeze out followers of Fethullah Gulen. Chris Rickleton Sep 3, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Political tussle overshadows Nomad Games The games are a Eurasian steppe analog of the Olympics. Aug 31, 2018
What was Manafort actually doing in Kyrgyzstan? The U.S. lobbyist was allegedly trying in 2005 to plead with Bishkek to close a US airbase. Chris Rickleton Aug 23, 2018
Sex webcam scene thriving in Kyrgyzstan Moralizing vigilantes are busy unmasking performers as police claim they can do nothing. Aug 16, 2018
Suspected gangland hit rocks Kyrgyzstan's capital The presumed target of the improvised bomb was a Russian businessman called Alexander Gaidukov. Aug 10, 2018
Unpacking debt in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Compared to their peers, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are on a borrowing spree. Samten Bhutia Aug 1, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Prominent opposition leader moved from prison for health reasons The incumbent president appears to be trying to make friends with his predecessor's foes. Aug 1, 2018
Video | Kyrgyzstan: Death at Swift Horse Lake Before the herders could set to rounding up the animals, a panicked crowd rushed across the plain, up and over a nearby hill. Danil Usmanov, Peter Leonard Jul 31, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Is notorious customs boss back in business? Critics of a court decision to reinstate him say it is a blow against anti-corruption efforts. Jul 26, 2018
Kyrgyzstan frets over terror plots Border officials say the build-up of militants in north Afghanistan is a source of concern. Jul 25, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: President offers olive branch to civil society This marks a change from the aggressive stance adopted by his predecessor. Jul 23, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Ex-mayor detained on corruption charges The former president's ally faces three separate charges. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 19, 2018
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan shuttle trade booms, but for how long? When Uzbekistan reopened its border with Kyrgyzstan, trade boomed. So much so that Tashkent has reined it in. Nurjamal Djanibekova, Photos by Danil Usmanov Jul 18, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek councilors eject ex-president’s final top ally Atambayev has called the decision “filthy harassment” of his colleague. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 13, 2018
Ra-Si-Ya: How Kyrgyzstan supported Russia in the World Cup When the Russian national anthem was played before the game, people sang along with the words of the Soviet hymn. Danil Usmanov Jul 10, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Rescue helicopter crashes in mountains with tourists onboard Several people were injured and another aircraft was sent to evacuate them. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 9, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament back on the donkey trail again? A lawmaker has demanded the closure of a donkey farm he says poses a health hazard. Chris Rickleton Jul 6, 2018
Russia extends blockade on Ukraine goods headed to Central Asia The restrictions have been in place since 2016 and were in response to Kiev's trade dealings with the EU. Jul 2, 2018
Report highlights plight of Kyrgyz forced laborers in Kazakhstan Activists say Kazakhstan's authorities are doing too little to address the issue. Jun 27, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s ex-president paying the price for years of abrasive rule Lawmakers are now probing a deal to rent helicopters to Uganda. It has Atambayev’s fingerprints all over it. Jun 20, 2018
