Kazakhstan: Medics struggling to keep themselves safe 182 health workers have been infected at one hospital alone. Almaz Kumenov Apr 15, 2020
Perspectives | Eurasia’s citizen-led response to the coronavirus crisis Despite years of state pressure, civic groups are providing services for those in need and showing the effectiveness of social engagement, solidarity and selflessness. Barbara von Ow-Freytag Apr 14, 2020
Infodemic infects Chinese-Russian relations The pandemic is undermining official efforts in China and Russia to foster mutual amity. Xiaofei Xu Apr 12, 2020
Kazakhstan resorts to snap military draft as coronavirus spreads Supporters of the move think it will provide a useful outlet for the momentarily unemployed. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2020
Central Asia’s moneybags pitch in to battle coronavirus Donors have not been shy about making their generosity known. Chris Rickleton Mar 27, 2020
Kazakhstan records first COVID-19 fatality in Central Asia The victim was a 64-year-old woman. Mar 26, 2020
Kazakhstan: Diary of a city in quarantine We’re not allowed in or out. Gossiping thrives in such times as these. Almaz Kumenov Mar 25, 2020
Uzbekistan confirms COVID-19 case, closes borders Kazakhstan has declared a one-month state of emergency. Mar 16, 2020
Nerves jangled as COVID-19 finally detected in Kazakhstan The three cases are the first official reports of the novel coronavirus in Central Asia. Almaz Kumenov Mar 13, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Women’s march against male violence attacked by masked men Police detained marchers, but not attackers. Nurjamal Djanibekova Mar 8, 2020
China’s virus storm over Central Asia Panic is being sown by trouble-making social media users. Chris Rickleton Jan 28, 2020