Azerbaijani Shias gather for Ashura, under close watch from the state The government tried to outlaw some of the more extreme practices of the holiday, such as self-flagellation, but the results were mixed. Joshua Kucera Sep 20, 2018
Feminist song draws supporters and death threats in Kyrgyzstan Pleas for civility and respect from Zere Asylbek, a songwriter in Bishkek, have been drowned by rage over her clothing. Bermet Talant Sep 18, 2018
Video | Uzbekistan: A rave on the Aral Sea As the partying carried on into the night, locals’ wariness faded and they joined in the fun. Peter Leonard, Video by Danil Usmanov Sep 17, 2018
Photo essay | Following Kyrgyzstan’s nomads The Arsanaliev family travels to the same summer pasture every year. Luke Oppenheimer Sep 13, 2018
Perspectives | Kyrgyz pop stars succor Kyrgyzness Kyrgyzstan’s radio waves are a stage for twisting and pulling at the notion of national identity. Colleen Wood Sep 13, 2018
Azerbaijan: Parents recount struggles to gain acceptance for LGBT children Despite repressive government policies toward the LGBT community in conservative Azerbaijan, some parents are bucking social rules and advocating for their LGBT children. Durna Safarova Sep 12, 2018
Turkmenistan: Undernourished and overpowered A new power plant shows Ashgabat’s hopes for more electricity exports. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 11, 2018
Multimedia | Uzbekistan’s Maqom festival: A sensory overload The Maqom Art International Forum was a Disneyland of Uzbek culture with something for everyone. Peter Leonard, Photos by Danil Usmanov Sep 10, 2018
Kyrgyzstan hosts third Nomad Games, and passes the torch Kyrgyzstan is turning over the biennial event to other Turkic countries. Nicholas Muller, Chris Rickleton Sep 7, 2018
Turkmenistan: Transport tumult Cotton is king, but construction, transportation and engineering get presidential attention. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 4, 2018
Uzbekistan detains conservative bloggers All had in one way or another attacked government policy on Islam. Sep 3, 2018
Russia sends more teachers to Tajikistan The 52 schoolteachers are being dispatched to locations all across the country, including to the Pamirs. Sep 1, 2018
Uzbekistan registers US NGO in new breakthrough American Councils was stripped of accreditation in 2006 amid a widespread NGO crackdown. Aug 31, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Political tussle overshadows Nomad Games The games are a Eurasian steppe analog of the Olympics. Aug 31, 2018
Turkey’s last Armenian village honors long-ago stand A dwindling community celebrates a holiday feast and commemorates an epic battle of survival. Ayla Jean Yackley Aug 30, 2018
One for the team: Georgian footballer’s pro-gay rights gesture earns him abuse An equality award for Georgian captain has pitted soccer against homophobia in Georgia Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 30, 2018
Heads roll in Kazakhstan months after child rape scandal It was only when the story reached social media that authorities began to take action. Chris Rickleton Aug 30, 2018
Turkmenistan: A banana republic for our times The president has pledged to defend Turkmenistan’s ecology, while he prepares to commission a vast artificial lake in the desert. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 28, 2018
Photo essay | Muslims in Moscow celebrate Kurban Bayram The holiday is among the most important in the Islamic calendar. Many Muscovites look askance at the celebrations Nicholas Muller Aug 28, 2018
Turkmenistan: Asian Games doping taints sporting ambitions Wrestler Rustem Nazarov is suspected of using a substance often used to disguise doping. Aug 24, 2018
Tajikistan frees lawyer in another surprise gesture of clemency There is talk the government may free many more under a widespread amnesty. Aug 24, 2018
Photo essay | In Russia’s remote Kamchatka, Central Asians slow population decline With its population in decline, Kamchatka needs workers Nicholas Muller Aug 23, 2018
Now Healthcare Is a Weapon in Ukraine’s War Russian-backed separatists are using medical treatment to try to win support for their cause Lily Hyde Aug 22, 2018
Georgia, Iran spar over tourists in hijab Iran's embassy complained that tourists in headscarves were "mistreated" at the airport in Tbilisi. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 21, 2018
Kazakhstan: Activist fined over menstruation picket Zhanar Sekerbayeva said she was trying to smash the taboo about menstruation. Almaz Kumenov Aug 21, 2018
