Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek
Fear of secondary sanctions prompting the cutting of a major fiscal cord with Russia.
Ukraine recruiting war mercenaries from Tajikistan, Russia’s security council chief reported as saying
Nikolai Patrushev said to have claimed Kyiv is running the recruitment via an operation at its embassy in Dushanbe.
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project
Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy?
Chinese companies have become a locomotive for change in Central Asia, says EDB
Chinese companies are actively investing in the Eurasian countries and have become a locomotive for change as the world becomes smaller. Now they are building ties with the multilateral development banks in the region.
Tajik media pick up on Russian Duma deputy’s call for migrant visa regime following terrorist attack
Central Asians in Russia, meanwhile, endure beatings, vandalism and racism in backlash.
Kyrgyzstan’s kingmaker turned enemy of the state Matraimov arraigned before court after extradition
Humiliating airport arrival of alleged crook rumoured to have bought elections graphically portrayed by security service video release.
Putin afraid of causing labour shortages by pointing finger at Central Asia for terrorist attack, says analyst
Kyrgyzstan warning citizens to stay away from Russia and Turkmenistan trying to bring students home.
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre
Since the terrorist attack on Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have experienced threats, verbal abuse and increased law enforcement harassment.
Ahead of Moscow attack UN report warned of growing Islamic State recruitment in Central Asia
Terrorist group’s Afghanistan-based ISIS-K branch has built to size and sophistication that give “ability to project a threat into the region and beyond”, Security Council was told.
Where water stress will be highest by 2050
Water is not only the basis of life for animals and plants but is also likely to become a contested resource in parts of the world in the coming decades, reports Statista.
Kyrgyzstan claims to have thwarted major assassination plot
Security services say the hit was ordered by once-powerful former customs official Rayimbek Matraimov.
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party
There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to register opposition to Putin's rule.
Kyrgyzstan votes through Russian-style “foreign agents” law in seven minutes flat
With no debate, MPs pass legislation said to ape Putin law used to crush civil society. Washington has warned “U.S. implementing partners” may withdraw from country.
Disappearances raise fears over Turkey and Central Asia regimes stepping up collaboration in transnational repression
Two Tajik dissident activists vanish without a trace. Rights defenders point to frightening frequency of state kidnappings.
PANNIER: Kyrgyz cabinet chief’s strictures on public behaviour have echoes of Iran and Afghanistan
Scruffy trolleybus passengers and wayward daughters-in-law among Akylbek Japarov’s targets, as well as that old favourite, lavish wedding receptions.
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FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing
Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced.
Closing gender gap in workforce could double global growth rate says World Bank
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cheer as CASA-1000 sputters back to life
The World Bank will provide money to complete Afghan section of the project, but it is keeping close tabs on funds.
Kyrgyzstan: Officials brush aside uranium anxieties over Kyzyl-Ompol field
Experts have voiced safety concerns over the field in the past, but such objections are now being silenced.
Kyrgyzstan battles climate crisis with artificial glaciers
Cheap and simple process creates ice deposits from piped water redirected from mountain springs. Ice towers of up to 50 metres appear.