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Kyrgyzstan
Why Do We Watch the Shuffling of Officials in Central Asia So Closely?
By Catherine Putz
In one day, out the next -- what does the shuffling of officials in Central Asia really tell us?
Kyrgyzstan's Persistent Urban-Rural Divide in Reproductive Health
By Colleen Wood
Awareness about reproductive health and access to contraceptives are unevenly distributed across Kyrgyzstan.
Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia
By Anastassiya Fershtey and Khamza Sharifzoda
Sexual minorities in Central Asia live under significant pressure.
Nothing to Spit at: Kyrgyzstan Penalizes ‘Negative Behaviors’
By Colleen Wood
Debate over a fine on spitting in public reveals the role of social media in developing civic participation.
6 Central Asians on Trial in Sweden for Terrorism Financing
By Catherine Putz
Three have additionally been charged with plotting an attack.
Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Faces 20 Years on Corruption Charges
By Catherine Putz
if convicted, Sapar Isakov faces up to 20 years in prison on corruption charges levied under heavy political clouds.
Why Did Kyrgyz Stage a Protest Outside the Chinese Embassy?
By Colleen Wood
In Bishkek, Kyrgyz demonstrated against China’s mass detainment of Muslims, but other grievances are shaping protests too.
To Empower Women in Kyrgyzstan, Address Masculinity
By Colleen Wood
Gender violence is a pervasive problem in Kyrgyzstan. A local NGO is trying to address it by working with men.
Central Asians Organize to Draw Attention to Xinjiang Camps
By Catherine Putz
Efforts in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to garner attention on the Xinjiang camps have grown, but still to little effect.
Kyrgyz MP Wants Only Good News
By Catherine Putz
Wonder how he feels about satire?
Kyrgyz Politics Simmering Over Atambayev-Jeenbekov Feud
By Catherine Putz
The SDPK looks headed for a split while former President Atambayev and his successor, Jeenbekov, lob fiery rhetoric.
Paul Stronski on Central Asia's Big Questions
By Catherine Putz
A discussion of Central Asia's hottest topics from Uzbekistan’s reforms to Kazakh succession and China's Belt and Road.