Urban Game Craze Hits Kyrgyzstan
A group of young people suddenly gathers in a nondescript part of town, scanning the ground and walls for some invisible sign.
27 Jan 09
Kyrgyzstan
Deathtrap Highway
Hundreds of people die annually on the Bishkek-Osh highway, the main artery connecting the north and south of Kyrgyzstan.
27 Jan 09
Southern Town Loses Water Supply
The town of Batken in the south of Kyrgyzstan found itself without fresh drinking water when the mains supply burst.
27 Jan 09
School Closure Provokes Anger
A unilateral decision to keep a school in Talas region closed well beyond the winter holiday period has baffled pupils and teachers alike.
19 Jan 09
Kazakstan: Kids Flee Abusive Care Homes
High incidence of “escapes” from children’s homes indicates serious problems.
14 Jan 09
Kyrgyz Dogs Need Sharp Teeth as Well as Breeding
Whether aristocrat or mongrel, the main function of dogs in Kyrgyzstan is to guard their owners and their property.<br />
13 Jan 09
Kyrgyzstan's Controversial Winter Sale
Opponents of privatisation say it’s a bad time to start selling off the family silver, while the government insists there will be no bargain-basement deals.
7 Jan 09
Kyrgyz Acquire New Language Skills
In recent years, people in Kyrgyzstan have become used to buying Chinese goods and eating dishes once regarded as outlandish. Now they are taking up the language as well.
6 Jan 09
Uzbeks Flock to Work in Kyrgyz South
Thousands of people from Uzbekistan earn their living over the border in Kyrgyzstan because life is so tough at home.
6 Jan 09
Empty Gas Canisters Turned to Better Use
In a sign of the deep energy crisis facing Kyrgyzstan, people in the southern Batken region have found a new use for gas cylinders they fear will never be filled again.
6 Jan 09
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