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Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Aigerim Turgunbaeva is an independent journalist focusing on Central Asia.
Aigerim writes about press freedom, human rights, and politics in former Soviet spaces, and delves into China’s interests in the region for publications like the The Diplomat, The Guardian, Reuters, and Eurasianet.
November 07, 2024
Kyrgyzstan’s Vape Ban: Clean Lungs or Dirty Lobbying?
By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Banning domestic vape sales while preserving manufacturing for export may simply serve to expand the shadow market and line the pockets of customs officials.
June 07, 2024
Keeping Kyrgyz Journalism Afloat While the Island of Democracy Sinks
By Aigerim Turgunbaeva and Sher Khashimov
“One way or another, our journalists will do what matters.”
October 06, 2020
Kyrgyzstan’s Messy Parliamentary Election Sparks Protests in Bishkek
By Aigerim Turgunbaeva and Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election was accompanied by allegations of mass vote buying, use of administrative resources, and the beating of journalists.
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