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Kyrgyzstan
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
By Catherine Putz
The court overturned Azimjon Askarov’s life sentence but sent his case back to the oblast for a retrial; no release.
A Legal Litmus Test: Azimjon Askarov Hearing Begins in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
In Kyrgyzstan, a flashpoint case puts the country’s judicial system and political progress on display.
Digging Into Stalin's Secrets
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's convincing national narrative, Atambayev's music debut, a fascinating story tying the steppe to Hawaii; weekend reads.
In Kyrgyzstan, Human Rights on Trial?
By Anna Neistat
The world will watch as Azimjan Askarov's case is reviewed by the Kyrgyz Supreme Court.
Here Come the Stereotypes: Central Asians Implicated in Istanbul Attack
By Catherine Putz
Turkish authorities have identified the three attackers as citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan.
After Anthrax Outbreak in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Tightens Border Controls
By Catherine Putz
Two in central Kazakhstan died recently after eating beef infected with anthrax.
How Important Is China to Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Putin has big Eurasian dreams and more on the SCO; recommended reads.
What’s Happening at the 2016 SCO Summit in Uzbekistan? Depends On Who You Ask
By Catherine Putz
In the end, the Shanghai Spirit is still just a flimsy ghost.
Promise and Problems in Kyrgyzstan’s Courts
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz Supreme Court set a date to reconsider the case of Azimjon Askarov.
Only One China for Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek Rejects Taiwanese NGO
By Casey Michel
The Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps, a medical provider slated to offer “free medical services” in Kyrgyzstan, was denied.
Did Afghanistan Just Drop Out of CASA-1000?
By Casey Michel
Media in Pakistan claim the country is now slated to receive all 1,300MW, due to a “dearth of demand” in Afghanistan.