Kyrgyzstan: 19-year-old blogger arrested as president targets ‘fake patriots’ Kyrgyzstan’s president has a reputation for arresting critics. Now he’s nabbed a teenager. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Aug 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Rights lawyer gets reprieve in high-profile case The persecution of Kamil Ruziyev drew attention to the impunity enjoyed by law enforcement. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Aug 12, 2022
The case against China at the ICC Rodney Dixon, lawyer for victims of Chinese repression in Xinjiang, speaks with Eurasianet about seeking justice at the International Criminal Court and how Central Asian countries are vulnerable. Aug 12, 2022
Uzbekistan blocks cryptocurrency exchanges The government says the sites need to store Uzbek user data within reach. Joanna Lillis Aug 12, 2022
Uzbekistan’s chess triumph sparks frenzy The president said the World Chess Olympiad winners in Chennai had left “a huge mark on history.” Aug 12, 2022
Uzbekistan has another go at creating its own social media platform Authorities insist the initiative is intended to protect personal data. Aug 11, 2022
Tajikistan: Pamiri activists imprisoned en masse Few defendants appear able to get legal representation. Aug 11, 2022
Uzbekistan: Police return to subway stomping grounds Cops had become fewer at Tashkent’s metro stations. Could their return be related to unrest last month? Aug 10, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s elusive smuggler tunnels to Uzbekistan Several of the tunnels start near a vast bazaar in southern Kyrgyzstan. Bakyt Ibraimov Aug 10, 2022
Kyrgyzstan dreams of becoming global creative industries hub Residents of the hub are being lured through generous tax incentives. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Aug 9, 2022
Uzbekistan confirms plan to sign deal on new railroad from China Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia. Joanna Lillis Aug 3, 2022
Afghanistan pays electricity debts to Uzbekistan but still owes Tajikistan Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 2, 2022
Twitter unblocked in Uzbekistan Officials say they are in talks with TikTok to see if they can reach an agreement to lift the ban on that resource too. Aug 2, 2022
Uzbekistan: Authorities close consultation on constitutional reform The feedback process was extended following last month's unrest in Karakalpakstan. Aug 1, 2022
Chinese FM offers reassurance on whirlwind tour of Central Asia Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia. Aug 1, 2022