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The two countries hope improved ties will massively boost bilateral trade to $2 billion annually.

Space for independent journalism has been shrinking over the past year.

The surviving popularity of the komuz as a living instrument, rather than a museum artifact, and the flourishing tradition of Kyrgyz folk music is in no small way thanks to Malik Alikeyev, who died on January 17.

What started off as a genuine and timely reform has been butchered by a lack of analysis and planning, leaving hundreds of schools without principals.

The changes make living long-term in Kazakhstan unviable for tens of thousands of Russian citizens who have fled the war.

Botoyarova wore a cape during the swimsuit category that bore the stylized image of a woman being subjected to abuse.

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.

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Temirov's supporters say the deportation is tantamount to state-sponsored abduction.

Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home.

The vote took place against the backdrop of worsening repression of the opposition and activists.

Critics say the changes will force many civic organizations to close their doors.

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At least 20 people will be in detention until late December pending investigations into claims of plotting a government overthrow.

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.