Perspectives | Uzbekistan’s Islamic revival opens door to divorce by mistake What the old secular society saw as a careless or angry remark can now be taken seriously, often to a family’s regret. Niginakhon Uralova Jul 13, 2021
Kyrgyzstan tightens control over NGOs, taps anti-Western sentiment Critics say the law aims to mire non-government organizations in bureaucracy. Bermet Talant Jul 12, 2021
Perspectives | Blame it on Russia? The danger of geopolitical takes on Georgia’s far right Framing Georgia’s far right as a unified pro-Russian actor obscures complex local problems. Tamta Gelashvili Jul 10, 2021
Uzbekistan disappoints with secretively adopted religion law Restrictive rules banning the independent practice of religion are still in force. Jul 7, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: As third COVID-19 wave hits, protection options vanishingly small Cases are rising rapidly and vaccines – for those who want them – are hard to find. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 24, 2021
Uzbekistan news site protests at fine over religious reporting A court ruling suggests the authorities are intent on limiting free access to information about religion. Jun 23, 2021
Uzbekistan: Campaign on non-state Islam kicking up a gear Students abroad repatriated, beards shorn, suspected extremists arrested. Jun 21, 2021
Uzbekistan: Spokesman’s memory stick-eating highlights distrust in press A TV crew was filming a piece on a market fire when their footage was swallowed. Jun 17, 2021
Uzbekistan: Container beauty salons bring jobs to the regions This is all part of Mirziyoyev's plans to promote female employment. Jun 16, 2021
Perspectives | Bride kidnapping haunts rural Kyrgyzstan, causing young women to flee Living in a household headed by a kidnapping-based couple is one of the strongest predictors of women’s migration. Erin Hofmann, Guangqing Chi Jun 8, 2021
Uzbekistan: Top lawmaker calls for deporting the LGBT community en masse Tashkent appears to have hardened its line on the issue. Jun 7, 2021
Uzbekistan: Clerics declare fatwa against dangerous driving A driver who dies because of their own mistake will now be deemed to have committed suicide. Jun 4, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Turkish-born founder of Gulen-backed schools goes missing Some suspect that Ankara may be involved, although there is no evidence yet for that claim. Jun 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: MPs pursue special status for conflict-stricken region Officials hope tax breaks may promote job creation in the economically depressed area. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 28, 2021