Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan agree to boost border cooperation after fatal shooting Officials have agreed to forbid use of live fire on the border in all but exceptional cases. Apr 13, 2018
Kyrgyzstan protesters set fire to gold-processing plant under construction Protesters in the town of Kazarman pelted police with rocks. Apr 11, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Prosecutor next for chop as ex-leader’s allies are removed Indira Joldubayeva was a steadfast servant to the former president, dutifully prosecuting and suing his opponents. Apr 10, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Signs of rift grow as president fires security services chief The GKNB chief is one of several loyalists of the former president fired over the past few days. Nurjamal Djanibekova Apr 7, 2018
The Central Asianist Podcast: Of politics and patronage in Kyrgyzstan Aksana Ismailbekova's book is a close and empathetic reading of kinship and patron-client relationships in Kyrgyzstan. Nate Schenkkan Apr 5, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: In Kazarman, nothing gold can stay Residents of the gold town are not opposed to having a harmful factory. They just want to stop another from appearing. Nurjamal Djanibekova, Photos by Danil Usmanov Apr 4, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: President begins clearing house of predecessor’s cadres The firing of a top security official comes only days after the former president took verbal potshots at the incumbent. Nurjamal Djanibekova Apr 4, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Minibus strike causes traffic apocalypse The drivers are striking over the new requirement they purchase insurance. Nurjamal Djanibekova, Photos by Danil Usmanov and Tilek Beishenaly uulu Apr 2, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Atambayev returns, opening up front against president The former president has taken potshots at his erstwhile protege, igniting talk of a growing rift among the ruling elite. Nurjamal Djanibekova Apr 2, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Former presidential candidate accused of coup-plotting The security services say Babanov planned to spark unrest after losing October's election. Nurjamal Djanibekova Mar 29, 2018
Sumalak, Kyrgyzstan's Nowruz treat for the pure of heart The treat is more than a food. It's an institution. Danil Usmanov Mar 22, 2018
Uzbekistan Opens New Railway Routes to Kyrgyzstan, Russia The appearance of these routes comes as Tashkent explores ways to reconnect with the outside world. Mar 22, 2018
Remittances to Central Asia Surge But Fall Short of Historic Highs Kyrgyzstan has had an especially good year, courtesy of its EEU membership status. Mar 22, 2018
US Military Giving Up on Kyrgyzstan The US has lost out to China and Russia for influence in Bishkek, a senior US general has testified. Joshua Kucera Mar 16, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: High-Level Resignation Points to Trouble at the Top Farid Niyazov's decision to leave his post has ignited talk of government infighting. Nurjamal Djanibekova Mar 7, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: The Ponzi that Broke a Village "They purposely pick rural areas, where people are not so savvy." Nurjamal Djanibekova Mar 5, 2018
Central Asia: Put Out the Islamic State Flags Officials argue that the flag has the power to sow public unrest and propagate terrorist activities. Mar 1, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Arrested MP Found to Have Kazakh Citizenship Damirbek Asylbek uulu will now almost certainly lose his seat. Nurjamal Djanibekova Feb 22, 2018
Kazakhstan: Kyrgyz Lawmaker Held After Smuggling Sweep The arrest comes only a few months after a row between the two countries about the problem of smuggling. Chris Rickleton Feb 19, 2018
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Border Impasse: Finding a Way Out of a Tight Spot Tensions surge during growing season as many canals, irrigation systems are in bad shape. Nurjamal Djanibekova Feb 15, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Ecologists Run Billboard Experiment to Test Dirty Air The level of particles in Bishkek's air exceeds recommended norms fourfold. Nurjamal Djanibekova Feb 14, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Alleged Coup Plotters on Hunger Strike The trio have warned they will step up their protest if there is no reaction from the security services or parliament. Nurjamal Djanibekova Feb 13, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s Diaspora: An evening of Music and Conversation Kyrgyz organizations in New York and Chicago strive to make their community feel welcomed – and included – in their new home. Maria Mammina, Sarah Bellingham Feb 9, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: President Drops Libel Damages Claim Sooronbai Jeenbekov's office has said, however, that he still wants $73,500 in damages from the author of the offending article. Nurjamal Djanibekova Feb 5, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Capital Freezes as Power Plant Breaks Down The malfunction occurred as temperatures were dropping to a low of -27 degrees Celsius. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jan 28, 2018
