Kyrgyzstan: Shocking case of domestic violence sparks demand, if little hope, for change Reported cases of domestic violence rose 65 percent year-on-year. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 15, 2020
Kazakhstan changes methodology, lowers COVID count The government has altered how it tallies infections and deaths to favor rosier statistics. Zholdas Orisbayev Jun 12, 2020
Post-Soviet immigration strengthens Kazakhstan’s Jewish community A tight connection to Brooklyn is helping spur a revival. Khaya Himmelman Jun 1, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Draft bill threatens to drive NGOs against the wall The bill appears intended to force independent activism out of existence Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 22, 2020
Kazakhstan: Controversial law portends struggle over coronavirus vaccine Without credible media, a lack of trust in government seems to be fueling anti-vaccination campaigns, pandemic be damned. Zholdas Orisbayev May 20, 2020
Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks cautiously, anxiously, eye return to familiar patterns Newly restored freedoms in the three countries have not come without problems and worries. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 18, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Rapper voices nation’s angst in the time of coronavirus Sayasat is based on stories pulled straight from the headlines. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 13, 2020
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan implement tentative coronavirus exit strategies Businesses are being allowed to reopen and people to take in some fresh air. Apr 30, 2020
Kyrgyzstan law enforcement abusing coronavirus restrictions, activists say Some of the restrictions are creating public health hazards. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 24, 2020
Kazakhstan: Medics struggling to keep themselves safe 182 health workers have been infected at one hospital alone. Almaz Kumenov Apr 15, 2020
Kyrgyzstan struggles to protect medics from coronavirus At least 79 front line workers have fallen sick as of April 13. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 13, 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
Coronavirus diary: Can Kyrgyzstan survive this? The government is betraying signs of not knowing quite how to run a state of emergency – especially one instated to defend a population against an invisible virus. Nurjamal Djanibekova Apr 3, 2020
Kyrgyzstan reports first coronavirus-linked death He was a 61-year-old man with a history of illness. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 3, 2020