UFC Khabib’s last outing too hot for Tajikistan? The authorities are spooked by the idea that a crowd could form. Chris Rickleton Oct 26, 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
Turkmenistan: Going donuts The dictatorial regime is mostly deaf to people’s complaints, but it sometimes caves. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 20, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: In an uprising low on heroes, defense volunteers shine The appearance of the self-defense units is the second time this year that civil society has been forced to hold the line. Where the state repeatedly fails to live up to its obligations, volunteers step in. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 14, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov's nomination as PM pauses crisis Severe economic and epidemiological challenges now lie ahead. Oct 14, 2020
Turkmenistan: Reprimands galore The president’s fury has only served to expose once more the implausibility of official data. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 13, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Economy and healthcare shattering under weight of crisis Any political turmoil was bound to worsen Kyrgyzstan's eviscerated economy, but what has happened over the past week has been especially destructive. Peter Leonard, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 8, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Competitive elections turn into rout for status quo The election did not feel very competitive in the president's hometown. Peter Leonard, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 4, 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
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities mulling return to lockdowns Batken has already reimposed restrictions. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 29, 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
Kazakhstan: Classes continue in remote format Parents are pleading for relief from their kids learning from home, however. Almaz Kumenov Sep 10, 2020
Turkmenistan: They call me Mr. Boombastic For all the bombastic propaganda, there is no papering over the fact that Turkmenistan is still clearly struggling with a COVID-19 problem. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 8, 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