Kyrgyzstan: President prescribes poison root for COVID-19 The health minister then drank the concoction at a press conference. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 16, 2021
Central Asian journalists examine the "silent killer" of smog On some days, Bishkek’s air is over 30-times worse than the World Health Organization deems safe. Apr 16, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: National-patriots attack women’s rights rally Police looked on as the clash occurred. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 15, 2021
Thaw and frost across Central Asia’s borders A mood of goodwill is being soured by a running battle of words between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which also have long-standing border disagreements. Apr 14, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Referendum hands Japarov the super-presidency he craved A low turnout may dent the legitimacy of the exercise, however. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 11, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: As another young woman is murdered, anger and frustration escalate Aizada Kanatbekova joins a growing list of deaths caused in part by police inaction. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 8, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Local elections promise new parties, but old faces The April 11 vote for 448 local councils across the country may turn out to be more consequential than usual. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan sign deal to end border disputes Kyrgyzstan has received swathes of land while granting Uzbeks control over irrigation resources. Mar 26, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan agree on power swap to restore reservoir levels Toktogul has not seen levels this low since the early 2010s. Mar 25, 2021
Uzbekistan: Court sentences exclave residents over border unrest Authorities are trying to placate Sokh with carrots and sticks. Mar 19, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Jerooy opening marks Russia’s return to big investments Putin has thrown his weight behind the mine. Will he regret it? Chris Rickleton Mar 19, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ethnic sensibilities add painful dimension to property wrangle Many of the affected families were caught up in the ethnic unrest that tore through Osh in June 2010. This story has roots in those troubles. Bakyt Ibraimov Mar 18, 2021
As a possible new COVID-19 wave looms, Central Asia is napping The region appears wholly unprepared for the latest rise in cases. Mar 17, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point. Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities worry over fuel, food cost rises The government has limited fuel exports, citing the need to stabilize prices. Chris Rickleton Mar 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Waiting and loathing on the Chinese border It can take four days to get to the front of the line at this bitterly cold pass almost two miles high. Danil Usmanov Mar 4, 2021
Devil in the details of Kyrgyzstan’s new-look constitution The referendum next month is expected to be approved easily. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Kumtor’s fate uncertain once more The mine used to be President Japarov's cause célèbre, but these days he has to be more pragmatic. Chris Rickleton Feb 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Perplexity reigns as corrupt ex-customs boss is arrested anew This time Matraimov is facing money-laundering charges. Feb 19, 2021
A brewing Islamic scandal in Kyrgyzstan The mufti is accused of misusing funds. He says this is all a plot to remove him. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 15, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Customs kingpin behind vast smuggling operation gets $3,000 fine The ruling will undermine President Japarov's claims to being a corruption-buster. Feb 11, 2021
High remittances erode poor countries’ competitive advantage – new study Labor migration keeps millions from extreme poverty. But in the Caucasus and Central Asia it has created a vicious circle that undercuts job creation at home, a new study says. David Trilling Feb 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Jeenbekov leaves country, sparking talk of exile If he stays away from the country, he'll become just the latest exiled ex-president. Chris Rickleton Feb 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Constitution draft and Japarov decrees hint at authoritarian future The new constitution promises the president vast new powers. It is being drafted with minimal public scrutiny. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 4, 2021
