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Kyrgyzstan human rights

Kyrgyzstan’s Repressive Turn Lands Bishkek on CIVICUS Watchlist

Kyrgyzstan’s Repressive Turn Lands Bishkek on CIVICUS Watchlist

By Catherine Putz
The watchdog says Kyrgyz authorities are “cracking down on dissent with unprecedented severity”

What Do Central Asia’s Activists Think of the New US Relationship With Their Region?

What Do Central Asia’s Activists Think of the New US Relationship With Their Region?

By Matthew Schaaf
Washington’s current approach sidesteps human rights concerns. Central Asia’s rights defenders and civic activists have suggestions to fix that.
Kyrgyzstan’s Media Under Pressure

Kyrgyzstan’s Media Under Pressure

By Catherine Putz
From well-known independent outlets to bloggers, the country's vibrant media are under increasing threat.

Are Kyrgyzstan and the US Finally Nearing a New Bilateral Cooperation Agreement?

Are Kyrgyzstan and the US Finally Nearing a New Bilateral Cooperation Agreement?

By Catherine Putz
In recent interviews both U.S. officials and the Kyrgyz president have suggested that Bishkek and Washington may be nearing the signing of a new Bilateral Cooperation Agreement.

Kyrgyzstan’s Worrying New Limits on Dissent

Kyrgyzstan’s Worrying New Limits on Dissent

By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s president continues to sharpen the country’s legal code as a tool to limit dissent.

The Tragedy of Azimjon Askarov

The Tragedy of Azimjon Askarov

By Catherine Putz
Askarov’s story illustrates just how broken Kyrgyzstan’s entire system is. 

Viral Video Exposes Domestic Abuse in Kyrgyzstan. To What End?

Viral Video Exposes Domestic Abuse in Kyrgyzstan. To What End?

By Colleen Wood
A viral video depicting horrific domestic abuse reveals tension in social media’s mobilizing power.
Uneven ‘Extremism’ Justice in Kyrgyzstan

Uneven ‘Extremism’ Justice in Kyrgyzstan

By Laura Mills
In Kyrgyzstan, there are people serving time for a crime no longer in the books. 

Merkel in Kyrgyzstan, Activists Urge Pressure on Askarov Case

Merkel in Kyrgyzstan, Activists Urge Pressure on Askarov Case

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, UN Human Rights Committee reaffirms call for Askarov’s release.

Kyrgyz Supreme Court Punts Askarov Decision

Kyrgyz Supreme Court Punts Askarov Decision

By Catherine Putz
The court overturned Azimjon Askarov’s life sentence but sent his case back to the oblast for a retrial; no release.

Promise and Problems in Kyrgyzstan’s Courts

Promise and Problems in Kyrgyzstan’s Courts

By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz Supreme Court set a date to reconsider the case of Azimjon Askarov.
2 Kyrgyz Human Rights Activists Sue President Atambayev

2 Kyrgyz Human Rights Activists Sue President Atambayev

By Catherine Putz
Tolekan Ismailova and Aziza Abdyrasulova are getting their day in court.

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