Kremlin-linked “propaganda factory” eyes Central Asia, China The Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute is also targeting India. Casey Michel Oct 29, 2020
Uzbekistan: The mixed legacy of Bukhara’s 1920 uprising One hundred years after the Red Army established the Bukharan People's Soviet Republic, residents are ambivalent about its meaning. Oct 29, 2020
Northern Aral's promise stunted by dam height, international disputes Humans have rehabilitated a small part of the disappeared Aral Sea. For now. Aliya Uteuova, images by Earthrise Media Oct 28, 2020
Poll shows Uzbeks, like neighbors, growing leery of Chinese investments Uzbekistan logs the biggest increase in ambivalence toward China. David Trilling Oct 22, 2020
Kazakhstan: Avian flu kills nearly 1 million poultry The die-off has caused a shortage of meat and eggs in markets. Almaz Kumenov Oct 21, 2020
Uzbekistan to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials Officials say Uzbekistan plans to produce its own vaccine when tests are done. Sep 30, 2020
Uzbekistan: Authorities turn to citizens to help bust traffic rule breakers People will be able to report motorists using mobile phone footage. Sep 27, 2020
Uzbekistan’s new religion law promises limited change Critics complain the draft bill preserves many restrictions. Sep 16, 2020
Uzbekistan: COVID-19 adds more pain to university exam nightmare Only one in 10 university applicants is sure of a place. Sep 2, 2020
Russian-linked outlet fights Facebook transparency in U.S. courts A new lawsuit helps illustrate how pages try to evade transparency initiatives – and how those interested in spreading disinformation can exploit gaps in the American legal system. Casey Michel Aug 27, 2020
Uzbekistan: Charities resist government monopolization of social protection Critics of the government’s charities ban suspect there is politics at play, not just a desire to stem potential fraud. Aug 26, 2020
Uzbekistan aims for greater transparency in its prisons The country's prisons hold 22,900 inmates. Aug 18, 2020
Uzbekistan allows for plea bargaining in courts The norm to date has been for an uncompromisingly punitive approach. Aug 13, 2020
Uzbekistan to restore flights to its Sokh exclave Flights will resume for the first time since the 1990s. Aug 11, 2020
Uzbekistan: Civil society hindered in ability to contain COVID-19 corruption The chair of the Senate says $171,000 have gone missing. Aug 10, 2020