Timur Toktonaliev
Central Asia Editor
Timur is IWPR's Central Asia Editor.
Stories by the Author
Change for Kazakstan?
The authorities may not be able to ignore mass rallies which greeted presidential vote.
11 Jun 19
Nazarbayev Plans His Legacy
How will Kazakstan’s leader be remembered for his 30 years in power?
21 Mar 19
Nazarbayev Resigns, But This is Not Goodbye
The veteran leader is in no rush to give up real authority.
20 Mar 19
Tajikistan Cracks Down On ''Extremists''
Rights groups accuse government of a campaign of discrimination.
29 Oct 18
Uzbek President Reins In Security Service
Once-mighty intelligence agency weakened by a serious shake-up.
4 Apr 18
Can Central Asia and the Caucasus Cooperate?
Region looks at boosting ties, despite Chinese and Russian attempts at dominance.
22 Mar 18
Historic Visit Boosts Uzbek-Tajik Ties
Trip is latest in leader’s efforts to improve a range of regional relations.
13 Mar 18
Opening Up Uzbekistan to Tourism
Tashkent wants to attract more visitors to previously isolated country.
7 Mar 18
Kyrgyz Women Call for More Religious Representation
Complaints that communal bodies exclude female voices from organisation roles.
19 Feb 18
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