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
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's Evolving Response to Afghan, Islamic State Risks
Tashkent likely to be more amenable to regional security cooperation, but may still shun formal defence pact.
18 Nov 15
Fatal Shooting on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
Firearms often used to stop civilians trying to evade customs controls.
26 May 15
Andijan Remembered
After shooting down protesters in 2005, Uzbekistan’s government concluded that repression works, that historical truth can be suppressed, and that no one will really care in the long run.
13 May 15
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
Uzbekistan: Schools Grind to a Halt as Staff Pick Cotton
Pupils miss out on lessons as teachers go off to the fields.
5 Nov 14
Time for Action on Uzbek, Turkmen Political Prisoners
Rights groups insist that international pressure is the only hope of moderating regimes’ brutal behaviour, and that now would be a good time to apply it.
30 Oct 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
Uzbekistan Being Nicer to Tajik Neighbours?
Conciliatory gestures unlikely to lead to swift improvement in relations.
3 Sep 14
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