Timur Toktonaliev
Central Asia Editor
Timur is IWPR's Central Asia Editor.
Stories by the Author
Another Term for Uzbek Leader, and Then What?
With questions over the long-term leader’s health, the Central Asian state could see a turbulent succession process, expert says.
13 Mar 15
Does Islamic State Threaten Central Asia?
Syrian jihad won’t be replicated by returning combatants, but fundamentalist ideals are long-established in Central Asia and won’t go away, regional expert says.
6 Feb 15
No Legal Status for Ancient Kyrgyz Creed
State refuses to recognise followers of Tengrism as a religious group.
24 Sep 14
Bishkek Turns Face to Moscow
Membership of economic grouping risks distancing Kyrgyzstan from some of its near neighbours.
19 Sep 14
Central Asia Keen to Feed Russian Market
Plans to fill trade gap left by ban on European foodstuffs may not be achievable.
15 Sep 14
Russia Factor Shifts Kyrgyz-Uzbek Power Balance
Kyrgyzstan's growing ties with Moscow give it added clout in region but could prove a liability.
12 Jul 14
Kyrgyzstan: Civil Rights in Reverse Gear
Restrictive bills copied from Russia equate desire for basic rights with suspect pro-Western views.
5 Jul 14
Kyrgyz Child Workers Harassed, Not Helped by Police
Police officers accused of exploiting underage labour ban to extract bribes.
18 Jun 14
Central Asian Migrants in Russia Find Religion
For most, Islam is a uniting force in an alien society, though some experts warn of Islamic radicalisation risk.
13 Jun 14
Kyrgyz Migrants' Children Left Behind
Experts warn of psychological impact of prolonged parental absence.
18 Apr 14
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