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Alarm Raised Over Child Suicide in Kyrgyzstan

The problem predates the pandemic, but coronavirus restrictions have exacerbated it.

22 Dec 21

The coal-powered Bishkek thermal power plant (TPP) provides for the capital’s heating and hot water. Environmentalists blame it for the pollution trapping Kyrgyzstan’s capital in the depths of winter.

The coal-powered Bishkek thermal power plant (TPP) provides for the capital’s heating and hot water. Environmentalists blame it for the pollution trapping Kyrgyzstan’s capital in the depths of winter. © Dmitry Motinov/IWPR/CABAR

Kyrgyzstan: How Realistic is Phasing Out Coal?

The country is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but production and consumption of fossil fuel continues to grow.

3 Nov 21

Kyrgyzstan: Controversial NGO Law Passes

Government accused of shrinking space for civil society with onerous legislation.

19 Jul 21

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