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
Kyrgyzstan
Strange Bedfellows Ahead of Kyrgyz Election
Former rivals join in anticipation of stiff competition in 2015 polls.
14 Nov 14
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia on "Gay Propaganda" Law
Proposed law envisages a year in jail for anyone deemed to be promoting a“positive attitude” to homosexuality.
10 Nov 14
Reducing Tensions on Central Asian Borders
Strong ties between Tajik and Kyrgyz governments prevent local unrest from getting out of hand.
4 Nov 14
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia Backwards on NGO Rights
Moves to curb groups seen as too "political" reflect growing influence of Moscow.
22 Oct 14
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
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
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