Central Asia

11:09, november 25, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan to rename capital after president?

Only a week after Kazakhstan celebrated the 23rd anniversary of its national currency by sticking the face of President Nursultan Nazarbayev on banknotes, talk is afoot of renaming the capital after

10:13, november 24, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz opposition party leader calls for president’s impeachment

The leader of Kyrgyzstan’s opposition Ata-Meken party, Omurbek Tekebayev, has said he is gathering signatures to show public support and will seek to put a bill on Atambayev's impeachment

11:55, november 23, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Islam Karimov’s elder daughter alive

Citing a source close to the Karimovs, Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency reports Gulnara Karimova, the elder daughter of the late President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, is alive.

16:06, november 17, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

NATO expected to close down its Liaison Office for Central Asia next year

Ferghana.news reports NATO is expected to close down its Liaison Office for Central Asia, which is located in the Uzbek capital Tashkent, next year.

15:07, november 15, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

What does China’s One Belt, One Road Project mean for Central Asia?

Radio Liberty reports that China’s massive One Belt, One Road (OBOR) project aims to connect the world like never before, using land and sea routes to form trade links across Asia and Europe

13:21, november 15, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh president gets face on banknotes

Kazakhstan’s central bank has issued a commemorative 10,000-tenge banknote featuring the country’s president, Nursultan Nazarbayev.

11:39, november 4, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan tightens registration rules for visitors

Kyrgyzstan has introduced new migration rules for visiting foreign citizens that limit unregistered stays in the country from 60 to five days, according to EurasiaNet.org .

13:16, november 2, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz nationals expected to stay in Russia for 30 days without registration

Radio Liberty’s Kyrgyz Service, known locally as Radio Azzatyk, reports the length of stay of Kyrgyz nationals in the Russia Federation without registration can be extended from seven to 30

10:44, october 28, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan Ratifies Convention on Freedom of Association

Uzbekistan’s acting president Shavkat Mirziyoyev has ratified the International Labor Organization’s Convention No.

14:12, october 26, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz government resigns after coalition break-up

The Kyrgyz government of Prime Minister Sooronbai Jeenbekov has formally resigned after President Almazbek Atambayev's party quit the ruling majority coalition earlier this week.

11:45, october 25, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz ruling coalition collapses in constitution row

Media outlets report that the government in Kyrgyzstan has collapsed after weeks of sniping between coalition members over contentious constitutional reform plans.

11:20, october 24, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

His Highness the Aga Khan receives the Order of Danaker from the President of Kyrgyzstan

On October 18, the first day of an official visit to the Kyrgyzstan, His Highness the Aga Khan was presented the Order of Danaker by His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev, President of the Kyrgyz

11:24, october 21, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan can’t find original copy of its 2010 constitution

Kyrgyzstan seems to have lost the original copy of its 2010 constitution.

15:42, october 20, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh ministries ban wearing hijab in education institutions

Three ministries of Kazakhstan simultaneously banned wearing the headscarf in education institutions on October 19, Deputy Minister of Education Elmira Sukhanberdiyeva told a special briefing in

17:01, october 10, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

US, UK embassies in Bishkek warn their citizens about possible terrorist acts in Kyrgyzstan

The U.S. and British embassies in Bishkek have warned their citizens about possible terrorist acts in Kyrgyzstan that may take place in Kyrgyzstan this month. The U.S.

09:27, october 10, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Bolstering resilience and sustainable development in Central Asia

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will require massive investments in innovation and in infrastructure, including ICTs, to improve cross-border connectivity.

14:03, october 5, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan's new leader reportedly makes difference in regional politics in Central Asia

An article entitled “Uzbekistan: The Suddenly Good Neighbor” that was posted on the Radio Liberty’s website on October 4 notes that Uzbekistan's new leader, Shavkat Mirziyaev,

11:35, october 4, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan’s security authorities release wife of Tajik opposition activist

Kyrgyz authorities have released the wife of Tajik opposition activist Sobir Valiyev after detaining her for about 22 hours.

15:43, september 29, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan reportedly seeks to downgrade OSCE representation status

Ferghana news agency reported on September 28 that Kyrgyzstan is seeking to downgrade OSCE representation status The scandalous speech of one of the former leaders of the Uzbek community

11:40, september 29, 2016

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Uzbekistan mosque imams urge worshippers to pick cotton

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17:07, september 27, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

The cheapest pack cigarettes in Turkmenistan costs US$15.00

Chronicles of Turkmenistan reports that Turkmenistan has been experiencing an acute shortage of cigarettes for the third consecutive month.

14:41, september 26, 2016

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Uzbekistan will retain the policy of non-alignment to military blocs, says Uzbek foreign minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov has stated that Uzbekistan will continue to maintain a foreign policy of not joining any military-political blocs.

15:00, september 23, 2016

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Kyrgyz leader arrives in Moscow to continue medical treatment

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev has arrived in Moscow to continue his treatment for apparent problems with his heart.

11:30, september 21, 2016

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Kyrgyz president undergoes medical treatment in Turkey

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev is being examined by doctors for potential heart problems, Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported on September 20.

17:05, september 20, 2016

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The future of Central Asia’s water resources discussed in Almaty

Organized by the World Bank, the Central Asia Water Future Forum and Expo is being held in the Kazakh city of Almaty on September 19-22.

17:01, september 19, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan unveils bird-shaped airport in Ashgabat

Turkmenistan has unveiled a gleaming new international airport with a roof in the shape of a flying falcon, according to the BBC . The design reportedly echoes the mascot of its national carrier.

15:13, september 16, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan’s interim president nominated for presidency

Uzbekistan's interim president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has been nominated to run in the country's December 4 presidential election, the central election commission of Uzbekistan said on Friday.

11:48, september 16, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Elimination of violence against children in closed institutions in Central Asia discussed in Astana

Ways to eliminate violence against children in closed institutions in Central Asia have been discussed in the Kazakh capital Astana.

15:31, september 14, 2016

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan amends constitution to remove legal barrier to president’s indefinite rule

Turkmenistan has amended the constitution to expand the powers of President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov.

15:29, september 13, 2016

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One of Tashkent’s oldest mosques to be named after Islam Karimov

One of the oldest mosques in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent will be named after late President Islam Karimov, who the Uzbek government said died on September 2 after suffering a stroke.