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Kyrgyzstan
After Exposing Corruption, Media Under Pressure in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Individuals implicated in massive corruption exposed in a recent joint investigation by RFE/RL’s Radio Azattyk, OCCRP, and Kloop have hit back with a lawsuit.
Atambayev’s Allies Face Long Sentences as Corruption Trials Close
By Catherine Putz
There’s no shortage of corruption to dig into in Kyrgyzstan, but the pursuit of justice is often directed by politics.
Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan
By Aichurek Kurmanbekova
Without state-recognized diplomas, Kyrgyzstan’s religious students -- especially girls -- are at risk of falling behind.
Kyrgyzstan Reacts to Bombshell Investigative Report, Taking to the Snowy Streets
By Colleen Wood
A bombshell investigative report mobilized people to protest corruption and demand reform in Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan Eradicates Statelessness, Challenges Remain
By Colleen Wood
A Kyrgyzstani lawyer won a prestigious UN award for his contributions to combating statelessness in his country, but will his efforts stick?
Kyrgyz News Site Kloop Interrupted by DDoS Attack
By Catherine Putz
Last week Kloop and OCCRP published a damning report about the giving away of land in a prized public park to Bishkek’s rich and well-connected.
Why Is Anti-Chinese Sentiment on the Rise in Central Asia?
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
Central Asia could become a spoiler for all of Beijing’s big Belt and Road ambitions.
Is Regional Cooperation in Central Asia All About Stability?
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized stability in a talk about regional cooperation.
China Sends Strategic Bombers, Tanks and 1,600 Troops to Russia for Large Military Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China, Russia and six other countries are conducting a 5-day military exercise in western Russia and the Central Asian region.
Kyrgyzstan’s Zere Asylbek Back With a Moody Political Track
By Colleen Wood
Zere Asylbek’s new single pushes Kyrgyz society to get over its political apathy.
A Certainly Incomplete Update on Detained Kyrgyz Politicians
By Catherine Putz
A litigious air has swept Kyrgyzstan: It's hard to keep track of who has been detained and who could be next.
Kyrgyzstan Attempts to Isolate Local Islam
By Elmurat Ashiraliev
Kyrgyz authorities profess a separation of state and religion while also paradoxically preferring one version of Islam.