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Füzuli

After the war: Touring Azerbaijan's reclaimed territories

The mood in Baku is triumphal but it’s heavy and vengeful rather than joyous.
Paul Benjamin Osterlund Dec 22, 2020
Akmatova, left, speaking at the December 8 briefing. (Photo: Government handout)

Kyrgyzstan: Only 15 percent of infected healthcare workers compensated

Medics say they are actively discouraged from seeking the compensation.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 8, 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
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
South Caucasus gas pipeline

Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict poses threat to regional energy corridor

While it would be wrong to start pointing fingers and formulating conspiracy theories, clearly the risks are many and real.
David O'Byrne Oct 9, 2020
Usenbayev, left, speaking at the briefing. (Photo: Government Telegram feed)

Kyrgyzstan: Authorities mulling return to lockdowns

Batken has already reimposed restrictions.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 29, 2020
Bottles of dog fat in a Bishkek market accompanied by a request for live dogs (photos: Eurasianet)

Fighting COVID in Kyrgyzstan: Dog fat, ginger and bloodletting

Some of the purported cures spreading on social media are dangerous.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Aug 13, 2020
No matter how you slice it, Ukraine’s population remains a mystery. (president.gov.ua)

Ukraine’s census attempt crashes and burns yet again

Independent Ukraine has held only one census, almost 20 years ago.
Mariya Chukhnova Aug 12, 2020
A Bishkek cemetery with a dedicated area for those who died of COVID-19 (All photos by Danil Usmanov)

Watching Kyrgyzstan’s coronavirus crisis: A photographer’s journal

Eurasianet’s Kyrgyzstan-based photojournalist Danil Usmanov has for weeks been watching his country’s unfolding coronavirus crisis. In this essay, he describes some of his observations.
Danil Usmanov Jul 31, 2020
Azimjan Askarov, who died on July 25 (photo: Frontline Defenders)

Kyrgyzstan: Will fury around Askarov death end up signifying nothing?

The activist’s death in prison reflects poorly on the substantial investments that the international community has made into overhauling Kyrgyzstan’s notoriously selective and corrupt justice system.
Jul 29, 2020
A screenshot of the footage showing the assault on the Pakistani students.

Kyrgyzstan: Viral videos spark fresh conversation on xenophobia

The footage has generated much online outrage.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 23, 2020
Volunteers Nurlis Madimkulov and Almanbet Yrysaliev give oxygen from a pillow to an elderly man whose blood saturation decreased and had been refused admission to a hospital.

Kyrgyzstan: Volunteers play heroic role in battle against COVID-19

On top of the exhausting work, stresses are compounded by having to reject heartbreaking requests.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Photos by Danil Usmanov Jul 17, 2020
A makeshift hospital in Kyrgyzstan's capital

Pneumonia fudge hiding scale of Central Asia's coronavirus emergency

Doctors in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are growing angry at what they see as little more than a face-saving, statistical trick.
Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 16, 2020
Aliyev interview

Azerbaijani president calls into question negotiations with Armenia

As diplomatic talks stall, Ilham Aliyev blames the negotiators for failing to push Armenia toward concessions.
Joshua Kucera Jul 7, 2020

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