Russia to send Tajikistan-born singer to Eurovision Manizha Sangin emigrated to Russia with her family at age three, during the Tajik civil war. Mar 9, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities worry over fuel, food cost rises The government has limited fuel exports, citing the need to stabilize prices. Chris Rickleton Mar 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Waiting and loathing on the Chinese border It can take four days to get to the front of the line at this bitterly cold pass almost two miles high. Danil Usmanov Mar 4, 2021
Uzbekistan embarks on mass vaccination, but where will doses come from? Hopes are being pinned on the Sino-Uzbek vaccine ZF-UZ-VAC 2001. Mar 3, 2021
Turkmenistan: The long arm of the police state Turkmen authorities go to great lengths to persecute wayward citizens abroad. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 2, 2021
Tajikistan: 70-year-old Jehovah’s Witness marks two years in jail Prosecutors used Shamil Khakimov’s Bible as evidence of “extremist” intent. Feb 27, 2021
Book review | A scholar’s memoir highlights the power of dissent in Russia The book offers a singular lesson in how determined individuals can outmaneuver an authoritarian state. Justin Burke Feb 24, 2021
Tajikistan’s excess mortality data belie COVID-19 denialism Authorities have not made any attempt to explain the abnormally high number of deaths last year. Feb 23, 2021
Statistics show Central Asia underreporting COVID deaths New calculations suggest Uzbekistan is the world leader in misleading COVID mortality statistics. David Trilling Feb 18, 2021
A brewing Islamic scandal in Kyrgyzstan The mufti is accused of misusing funds. He says this is all a plot to remove him. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 15, 2021
What does China’s BRI mean for Central Asia’s water future? The Belt and Road Initiative could exacerbate Central Asia’s water tensions, a new paper argues, and Beijing seems to have thought little about the risks. Feb 11, 2021
Tajikistan: Military service exemption tax comes into effect Officials have yet to decide on the size of the fee. Feb 8, 2021
Tajikistan: Authorities somehow find more room for internet censorship This latest wave of blocks appears linked to a change in the tax code. Jan 21, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Official says COVID fatalities may be far more than admitted Surabaldiyeva says "several thousand" people may have died. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 15, 2021
Central Asia vaccination plans underwhelm, but governments look unruffled Uzbekistan, Tajikistan are taking triumphalist stances on coronavirus. Jan 14, 2021