Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Poised to Vote on Constitutional Change
The upcoming public vote is not proving universally popular.
12 Nov 16
Kazaks and Kyrgyz Struggle With Eurasian Integration
Neighbour states are not finding their new trade relations easy going.
29 Sep 16
Kyrgyzstan’s Hydropower Projects Stall Again
The planned cascade of plants seems doomed as investment collapses.
25 Aug 16
Islam's Psychological Comfort for Kyrgyz Women
Once the preserve of rural communities, imams are now providing counselling in urban areas.
17 Jul 16
Kyrgyzstan: Islam and Secularism Clash Again
Faith has been growing as a force in the country ever since independence.
21 Jun 16
Kyrgyz Public Bored by Politics
The region’s most progressive democracy is failing to impress ordinary people.
11 May 16
Uzbek-Kyrgyz Border Spat Highlights Tensions
Analysts say that power play is motivated by competition over energy resources.
24 Mar 16
Russian Crisis Continues to Bite for Labour Migrants
Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering.
10 Mar 16
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