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Search | 33 Articles

Land of plenty – for him (government handout photo)

Coronavirus adds to reasons to escape Tajikistan

The terminal state of the economy remains paramount in the minds of those wishing to leave.
Nov 13, 2020
Participants of the Dordoi rally attempt to barge into the Government House. (Photo: YouTube screenshot)

Kyrgyzstan: Protests flourish as crises mount on all sides

Acting President Japarov came to power on the crest of rallies, but will he know how to deal with them as leader?
Nov 2, 2020
Monastery of Saint Thaddeus in West Azerbaijan

Perspectives | How U.S. hawks’ fixation on Iran endangers Middle East Christians

A facile and naïve plan being discussed in Washington risks backfiring on Iran’s minority Christians.
Eldar Mamedov Oct 31, 2020
Protest Almaty 2019

Perspectives | Why Kazakhstan’s leaders fear regional unrest

Rigged elections have created political crises in two other post-Soviet countries this year, leaving Nur-Sultan edgy ahead of a parliamentary vote.
Aruzhan Meirkhanova Oct 27, 2020
prayer

War in the Caucasus hits close to home for Turkey’s Armenians

Some are speaking out against the conflict despite fears the government’s strong support for Azerbaijan could fuel nationalist reprisals.
Ayla Jean Yackley Oct 21, 2020
Different groups of druzhinniki muster in central Bishkek. (all photos by Danil Usmanov)

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
Japarov supporters demonstrating in front of the Government House on October 14. (Photo: Danil Usmanov)

Kyrgyzstan: Japarov's nomination as PM pauses crisis

Severe economic and epidemiological challenges now lie ahead.
Oct 14, 2020
broken bank window

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
Kara Kuldja

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
Teachers at an election event in Aravan. (Photo: Dastan Umetbai uulu/RFE/RL)

Kyrgyzstan: Teachers reportedly pressured for vote

Such scandals are likely to raise few eyebrows, however.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 18, 2020
Wang Yi poses for a photo with Kyrgyz president Sooronbai Jeenbekov. (Photo: Kyrgyz presidential administration)

Central Asia: Belt and Road takes back seat in Chinese envoy’s tour

Beijing is eager to show solidarity as the coronavirus pandemic rumbles on.
Chris Rickleton Sep 16, 2020
At a political rally on September 1 (all photos by Danil Usmanov)

Kyrgyzstan vote: New-look parliament but old-style politics

Since independence, votes in Kyrgyzstan have been contested more toughly than those in its Central Asian neighbors. But competitive does not always mean clean.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Chris Rickleton Sep 4, 2020
To business! (Kremlin.ru)

Here’s looking at EAEU #4: Belarus backs itself into trade corner

Hypocritical election congratulations underscore the cold strategic underpinnings of a bloc that is as much about politics as it is about trade.
Here’s looking at EAEU Sep 3, 2020
Bekmamat Abdumalik uulu. (Photo: Facebook)

Kyrgyzstan: Thin-skinned authorities hauling in commentators for questioning

Journalists and Facebook users are being regularly summoned by law enforcement authorities.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Aug 21, 2020
USAID/EU aid to Abkhazia

Abkhazia calls for volunteers to help with COVID outbreak

Many in the territory blame the rising numbers of coronavirus cases on the authorities’ decision to open up to Russian tourists.
Joshua Kucera Aug 19, 2020

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