Kyrgyzstan’s Silent Hill: How smog is killing a city It is a particularly sad legacy for a city once celebrated for its many tree-lined streets. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 21, 2020
Evidence of widespread atrocities emerges following Karabakh war The Azerbaijani government has promised to prosecute any war crimes, but many are skeptical of its sincerity. Ulkar Natiqqizi, Joshua Kucera Dec 9, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Only 15 percent of infected healthcare workers compensated Medics say they are actively discouraged from seeking the compensation. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 8, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Constitutional Chamber nixes attempt to halt power grab Activists worry the country is sleepwalking toward authoritarianism. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 2, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Zere returns with new plea for action on women’s rights The artist expects to face more harassment for her song. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 27, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Hundreds rally against constitutional tinkering Changes to the constitution are widely perceived as another power grab by the man who recently seized all levers of government. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 22, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's proposed new constitution provokes widespread revulsion The document has been dubbed a "Khanstitution" for the powers it gives the president. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's wacky electoral races There are more than 60 candidates hoping to run, but almost none are serious contenders. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2020
Perspectives | Now comes a Karabakh war over cultural heritage Fears are growing in particular for Armenian monuments being handed over. Thomas de Waal Nov 16, 2020
Photo essay | Life underground in Karabakh Most civilians have fled. But some have stayed to support men at the front, others to fight for their homes. Jonathan Alpeyrie Nov 7, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Mining sector braces for regulatory blow Japarov has tried to put investors at their ease, but his government is sending mixed messages. Chris Rickleton Nov 6, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament reshuffle paves way for Japarov to cement power The new speaker of parliament is an old and close ally to Japarov. Nov 4, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Protests flourish as crises mount on all sides Acting President Japarov came to power on the crest of rallies, but will he know how to deal with them as leader? Nov 2, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Kolbayev arrested in dramatic fashion, but is it theater? The underworld boss accepted his purported surprise detention with absolute equanimity. Oct 22, 2020
Poll shows Uzbeks, like neighbors, growing leery of Chinese investments Uzbekistan logs the biggest increase in ambivalence toward China. David Trilling Oct 22, 2020