Uzbekistan: Temperatures plummet, tempers soar This winter, Uzbekistan's utilities system is proving itself not just unfit for purpose, but actively dangerous for its users. Jan 20, 2021
Uzbekistan: Refinery workers strike over alleged layoff plans The company says it is embarked on a major refurbishment. Jan 19, 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
Uzbek brides find little romance in Korea Many of the women are trading poverty for alienation or even abuse. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jan 15, 2021
Central Asia vaccination plans underwhelm, but governments look unruffled Uzbekistan, Tajikistan are taking triumphalist stances on coronavirus. Jan 14, 2021
Uzbekistan: 185 newborns sold over four-year period Officials admit oversight mechanisms are weak. Jan 12, 2021
Turkmenistan: No money, no problems What ordinary Turkmens have long understood is that in times of trouble, they are by and large on their own. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 5, 2021
Outlook 2021: A preview from Central Asia and the Caucasus Our regional editors offer their informed predictions for the year ahead. Peter Leonard, Joshua Kucera Jan 4, 2021