Central Asia

16:02, september 25, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz parliament denies Askar Akayev’s request to reinstate his ex-president status

Kyrgyz media reports say the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has rejected the petition of former President Askar Akayev, who requested to reinstate his ex-president status.

14:26, september 24, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan: How Border Villages Share Water Resources

Water resources shared between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are crucial for the agricultural sectors of both countries. This article from CABAR.

15:52, september 19, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Water deficit reportedly threatens national security of Kazakhstan

An article posted on CABAR.asia’s website notes that almost every third region of Kazakhstan has water deficit.

10:22, september 17, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh leader said during a meeting with German chancellor that Russia is “militarily invincible”

Kazakh media reports say President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Akorda during an official visit to Kazakhstan on September 16, marking Scholtz’s first

09:58, september 17, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

German chancellor meets Uzbek president in Samarkand to discuss cooperation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz held bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 15 to discuss bilateral cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan.

14:34, september 16, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Former Kyrgyz prosecutor-general Azimbek Beknazarov arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Kyrgyz media reports cited Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (SCNS) as saying on September 13 that the former prosecutor-general of Kyrgyzstan, Azimbek Beknazarov, was detained a

15:18, september 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Hydrogen sulfide leak occurs in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region

Uzbek media reports say residents of number of villages have been evacuated in Baysun district of Surkhandarya region due to hydrogen sulfide leak.

09:39, september 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek president declares poverty reduction a nationwide movement

Poverty reduction in Uzbekistan will now become a nationwide movement, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on September 11 during a meeting focused on transitioning to a qualitatively new

17:28, september 11, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

“ISIS is preparing a new September 11th”. Can the “Taliban” stand up to the jihadists in Afghanistan?

Russian political scientist Andrey Serenko spoke about the prospects of “Taliban” power and the growing threat from ISIS.

09:07, september 10, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Sadyr Zhaparov froze salary increases for officials

It is also prohibited to expand the staff of government agencies in Kyrgyzstan until 2026.

10:58, september 6, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Tokayev proposed to transfer pension savings of Kazakhstanis to foreign investors

In Kazakhstan, the process of transferring pension assets by citizens to private managers has begun.

09:58, september 6, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

In Kyrgyzstan, the “Taliban” was tacitly excluded from the list of terrorist organizations

The authorities have not officially announced this, but the Taliban have already welcomed this decision.

09:39, september 4, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

The Russian deputy proposed to suspend the naturalization of citizens of Central Asian countries

Sergei Mironov, head of Fair Russia, believes that the state should resist the “mass certification of migrant workers”.

13:49, august 29, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan has officially received helicopters and planes from the former Afghan army. And what about Tajikistan?

The Taliban once again demanded the return of aircraft hijacked by the military in August 2021.

16:45, august 26, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

The Taliban replaced the current ambassador to Uzbekistan

The former one was removed due to kinship with the head of the Ministry of Industry of Afghanistan.

10:27, august 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Barqi Tojik’s debt to Sangtudinskaya GES-1 nearing 3.405 billion somonis

As of August 1, 20024, Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s power generation networks)’s debt to OJSC Sangtudinskaya GES-1, which operates the Sangtuda-1 hydropower

09:58, august 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Japan will promote relations with Central Asia, says Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on August 9 that his country will promote relations with Central Asia’s nations.

10:32, august 8, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan says it will be able to export surplus generated green power to Europe starting from 2030

Fergana news agency, citing Report.

10:52, august 5, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Top EU diplomat visits Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan media reports say Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Saturday praised cooperation with the EU during a meeting with its top diplomat Josep Borrell, describing Brussels as "one of the

10:39, august 5, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Restricting the labor rights of migrants in Russia is contrary to the EAEU principles, says Kyrgyz official

Stricter labor migrant regulations in Russia should not apply to citizens of Kyrgyzstan as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov said on a social

16:24, august 2, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Top EU diplomat visits Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to discuss cooperation issues

The European External Action Service (EEAS), which is the European Union (EU)'s diplomatic service, reported on July 31 that High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell is traveling to

15:01, july 23, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Native of Tajikistan detained in Kazakhstan for setting up illegal madrasah

Zakon.kz reports that a native of Tajikistan has set up illegal madrasah in Almaty region, where nineteen children were receiving religious education.

11:11, july 17, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Ethnic Tajik journalist arrested in Uzbekistan over posting song online

Sources close to Uzbek law enforcement told Radio Liberty that noted ethnic Tajik journalist, Salim Inomzoda, was arrested on July 13 over a song he placed on social media.

16:51, july 15, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan takes measures to regulate usage of water resources

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan has established a new agency—the Committee for the Regulation, Protection, and Use of Water Resources.

14:35, july 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan asks the owners of Russian securities to withdraw them from the country

The Central Securities Depository (CSD) of Kazakhstan said on July 11 that it had ordered brokers and management companies to divest Russian securities from their holdings by August 10.

11:25, july 9, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Bishkek authorities decide to completely abandon trolleybuses

Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, will completely eliminate trolleybuses, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliyev said in an interview with Kabar news agency.

11:07, july 2, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

UN head goes on tour of Central Asia

UN Secretary-General António Guterres started his tour of the region on June 30 with visit to Uzbekistan.

15:17, june 20, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan president signs law on mass media

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on mass media, Kazinform news agency cited Akorda on June 19.

14:42, june 20, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Citizens of Uzbekistan face problems upon entry into Russia

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Moscow has sent an appeal to the Russian Foreign Ministry due to problems with entry into Russian territory that Uzbek nationals face, Gazeta.uz reported on June 20.

15:18, june 18, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia

Kyrgyz parliament denies Askar Akayev’s request to reinstate his ex-president status

Kyrgyz media reports say the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has rejected the petition of former President Askar Akayev, who requested to reinstate his ex-president status.

Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan: How Border Villages Share Water Resources

Water resources shared between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are crucial for the agricultural sectors of both countries. This article from CABAR.

Water deficit reportedly threatens national security of Kazakhstan

An article posted on CABAR.asia’s website notes that almost every third region of Kazakhstan has water deficit.

Kazakh leader said during a meeting with German chancellor that Russia is “militarily invincible”

Kazakh media reports say President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Akorda during an official visit to Kazakhstan on September 16, marking Scholtz’s first

German chancellor meets Uzbek president in Samarkand to discuss cooperation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz held bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 15 to discuss bilateral cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan.

Former Kyrgyz prosecutor-general Azimbek Beknazarov arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Kyrgyz media reports cited Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (SCNS) as saying on September 13 that the former prosecutor-general of Kyrgyzstan, Azimbek Beknazarov, was detained a

Hydrogen sulfide leak occurs in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region

Uzbek media reports say residents of number of villages have been evacuated in Baysun district of Surkhandarya region due to hydrogen sulfide leak.

Uzbek president declares poverty reduction a nationwide movement

Poverty reduction in Uzbekistan will now become a nationwide movement, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on September 11 during a meeting focused on transitioning to a qualitatively new

“ISIS is preparing a new September 11th”. Can the “Taliban” stand up to the jihadists in Afghanistan?

Russian political scientist Andrey Serenko spoke about the prospects of “Taliban” power and the growing threat from ISIS.

Sadyr Zhaparov froze salary increases for officials

It is also prohibited to expand the staff of government agencies in Kyrgyzstan until 2026.

Tokayev proposed to transfer pension savings of Kazakhstanis to foreign investors

In Kazakhstan, the process of transferring pension assets by citizens to private managers has begun.

In Kyrgyzstan, the “Taliban” was tacitly excluded from the list of terrorist organizations

The authorities have not officially announced this, but the Taliban have already welcomed this decision.

The Russian deputy proposed to suspend the naturalization of citizens of Central Asian countries

Sergei Mironov, head of Fair Russia, believes that the state should resist the “mass certification of migrant workers”.

Uzbekistan has officially received helicopters and planes from the former Afghan army. And what about Tajikistan?

The Taliban once again demanded the return of aircraft hijacked by the military in August 2021.

The Taliban replaced the current ambassador to Uzbekistan

The former one was removed due to kinship with the head of the Ministry of Industry of Afghanistan.

Barqi Tojik’s debt to Sangtudinskaya GES-1 nearing 3.405 billion somonis

As of August 1, 20024, Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC) Barqi Tojik (Tajikistan’s power generation networks)’s debt to OJSC Sangtudinskaya GES-1, which operates the Sangtuda-1 hydropower

Japan will promote relations with Central Asia, says Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on August 9 that his country will promote relations with Central Asia’s nations.

Uzbekistan says it will be able to export surplus generated green power to Europe starting from 2030

Fergana news agency, citing Report.

Top EU diplomat visits Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan media reports say Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Saturday praised cooperation with the EU during a meeting with its top diplomat Josep Borrell, describing Brussels as "one of the

Restricting the labor rights of migrants in Russia is contrary to the EAEU principles, says Kyrgyz official

Stricter labor migrant regulations in Russia should not apply to citizens of Kyrgyzstan as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov said on a social

Top EU diplomat visits Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to discuss cooperation issues

The European External Action Service (EEAS), which is the European Union (EU)'s diplomatic service, reported on July 31 that High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell is traveling to

Native of Tajikistan detained in Kazakhstan for setting up illegal madrasah

Zakon.kz reports that a native of Tajikistan has set up illegal madrasah in Almaty region, where nineteen children were receiving religious education.

Ethnic Tajik journalist arrested in Uzbekistan over posting song online

Sources close to Uzbek law enforcement told Radio Liberty that noted ethnic Tajik journalist, Salim Inomzoda, was arrested on July 13 over a song he placed on social media.

Kazakhstan takes measures to regulate usage of water resources

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan has established a new agency—the Committee for the Regulation, Protection, and Use of Water Resources.

Kazakhstan asks the owners of Russian securities to withdraw them from the country

The Central Securities Depository (CSD) of Kazakhstan said on July 11 that it had ordered brokers and management companies to divest Russian securities from their holdings by August 10.

Bishkek authorities decide to completely abandon trolleybuses

Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, will completely eliminate trolleybuses, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliyev said in an interview with Kabar news agency.

UN head goes on tour of Central Asia

UN Secretary-General António Guterres started his tour of the region on June 30 with visit to Uzbekistan.

Kazakhstan president signs law on mass media

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on mass media, Kazinform news agency cited Akorda on June 19.

Citizens of Uzbekistan face problems upon entry into Russia

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Moscow has sent an appeal to the Russian Foreign Ministry due to problems with entry into Russian territory that Uzbek nationals face, Gazeta.uz reported on June 20.

Kazakhstan’s trade with Central Asian countries decreasing

Zakon.kz says Kazakhstan’s trade with Central Asia’s nations has been decreasing.