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Central Asia
Live-streamed Murder Trial Reopens Discussion on Domestic Violence in Kazakhstan
By Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova
No matter what the verdict against Bishimbayev turns out to be, change in relation to domestic violence in Kazakhstan is long overdue.
How Are Patterns of Labor Migration From Uzbekistan Changing?
By Niginakhon Saida
Following the Crocus City Hall attack and a subsequent wave of xenophobia and discrimination toward migrants in Russia, Tashkent has introduced additional measures to support its labor migrants abroad and at home.
Open Society Foundations Closes Down Kyrgyzstan Operation
By Catherine Putz
In announcing the closure of Soros Foundation-Kyrgyzstan, the Open Society Foundations cited the new “foreign representatives” law.
Uzbekistan’s Educational Challenge: Scaling up for a Booming Population
By Niginakhon Saida and Sher Khashimov
Can Uzbekistan’s education system accommodate the growing number of students amid rapid population growth?
Kyrgyzstan Adopts Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs
By Colleen Wood
The restrictive law was first proposed 10 years ago. How could it affect Kyrgyz society now that it’s been passed?
What Repercussions Are Tajiks Facing After the Moscow Terror Attack?
By Alex Little
While Tajiks in Russia have and will likely continue to face mistreatment and repression, this is not their first time weathering such a storm.
Detained Kyrgyz Journalist Alleges Abuse by Guards
By Catherine Putz
Ombudsman representatives confirmed Makhabat Tajibek kyzy was bruised from an apparent beating, but detention center staff would not allow them to document it.
Uzbekistan Aims to Allow Private Medical Institutions to Deliver Babies
By Niginakhon Saida
Child delivery and abortion are among the very few medical procedures that are exclusively conducted by state medical entities. That could change soon.
Turkey Ends Visa-Free Access for Tajik Citizens
By Catherine Putz
In the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall attack, Tajiks find their world shrinking further.
What Can Be Done to Boost Indonesia-Central Asia Relations?
By Jeniar Nelsus Mooy
Distance and weak connectivity are major challenges, but there is the potential for a stronger partnership that would benefit the two regions' people and business communities.
Erasing Memories, Concealing Evidence: China’s Efforts to Obscure the Uyghur Genocide
By Mamtimin Ala
The Uyghur genocide is gradually and silently fading away, as if it never occurred in the first place.
Islamic State Escalates Anti-Russian Militant Campaign
By Peter Smith, Lucas Webber, and Colin P. Clarke
The Islamic State organization and its violent progeny, ISKP, have viewed Moscow as their enemy since the group’s inception.