Kyrgyzstan presses ahead with prosecution of border deal critics despite hunger strike Making an example of this group looks like an attempt to put an indefinite end to Kyrgyzstan’s periodic cycle of extra-parliamentary regime changes. Aiday Erkebaeva Dec 28, 2022
Uzbekistan to hold constitution referendum in spring An earlier mooted vote was derailed by political unrest. Dec 22, 2022
Uzbekistan’s Nukus commission experiment yields lackluster results The official investigation into bloody chaos this summer has yet to deliver. Even the names of the dead remain a secret. Peter Leonard Dec 22, 2022
Uzbekistan: President promises leaner government and more gas Mirziyoyev's pledges come amid a torrid time of power shortages and a slowdown in economic growth. Dec 20, 2022
Uzbekistan: Nukus trial compromised by transparency concerns The most prominent defendant had previously accused the judge of embezzlement. Dec 19, 2022
Tajikistan: Respected journalist sentenced to 21 years in prison Mamadshoeva is just one among a countless number of Pamiris subjected to arbitrary trials in recent months. Dec 12, 2022
Uzbekistan: Officials scramble as energy deficit bites Anomalously cold temperatures that are exacerbating the shortages will continue into next week. Dec 9, 2022
EurasiaChat: Russian ‘relokanty’ prompt furious debate in Central Asia Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 28, 2022
Uzbekistan: 22 go on trial over deadly Nukus unrest A peaceful protest degenerated into violence as a result of what the authorities claim was a plot directed from outside the country. Nov 28, 2022
Kyrgyzstan ratifies Uzbekistan border deal in testy parliament session The vote took place against the backdrop of worsening repression of the opposition and activists. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 17, 2022
Turkmenistan: Send in the clowns The president’s father (the former president) is stealing the show. Plus, the latest on efforts to get Turkmen gas to Europe. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 15, 2022
Uzbekistan: President’s daughter gets job in his administration The appointment evokes memories of the nepotism that prevailed under the late President Karimov. Nov 14, 2022
Uzbekistan lobbying to lift sanctions on oligarch Usmanov – report Brussels says the Russian billionaire has supported people behind Putin’s war in Ukraine. Joanna Lillis Nov 9, 2022
Tajikistan: Journalist’s smuggled letter sheds light on torture Pirmukhammadzoda says he has no hope in the justice system and expects to receive a lengthy sentence. Oct 25, 2022
Turkmenistan: Bombing at windmills Turkmenistan is trying to assume the role of energy supplier to Central Asia. Plus, showing off weapons while cash is tight. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 25, 2022