CSTO agrees to intervene in Kazakhstan unrest The Russia-led security bloc will be sending peacekeeping forces, the first time in its history that its collective security provision has been exercised. Joshua Kucera Jan 5, 2022
Kyrgyz businesses fret about economic impact of Kazakhstan unrest The only route to Russia runs through Kazakhstan – or China. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 5, 2022
Kazakhstan: Demonstrators gain upper hand in increasingly turbulent unrest Crowds in the commercial capital, Almaty, seized and set light to the city hall. Eurasianet staff Jan 5, 2022
Kazakhstan gripped by protests as popular frustration spills over That Kazakhstan periodically sees surges of popular discontent attests to lingering frustrations over inequality in the oil-rich state. Eurasianet staff Jan 4, 2022
Kazakhstan explainer: Why did fuel prices spike, bringing protesters out onto the streets? The rallies have now broadened to encompass more political demands. Almaz Kumenov, Joanna Lillis Jan 4, 2022
Kazakhstan: Gas price hike fuels Zhanaozen protests Demonstrations spread to cities all across the country. Joanna Lillis Jan 3, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov, last hope or populist menace? Even in a political scene as personality-driven as Kyrgyzstan’s, the cult of Japarov, who is standing for president this weekend, is striking. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 6, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Constitutional Chamber nixes attempt to halt power grab Activists worry the country is sleepwalking toward authoritarianism. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 2, 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
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: Behind-the-scenes kingpin Matraimov arrested in shock development Japarov has said he is waging a war to rid Kyrgyzstan of corruption. Peter Leonard, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 20, 2020