Kyrgyzstan’s Feminist Theatre
Bishkek centre provides rare platform to explore social issues from new perspectives.
8 Mar 22
Kyrgyzstan
Tumbling Russian Rouble Leaves Kyrgyzstan Trembling
A weak currency and high inflation spells trouble for the Central Asian country’s economy.
3 Mar 22
Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Investigative Journalist
Case highlights growing pressures on free expression in Central Asian state.
2 Feb 22
Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan
Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.
11 Jan 22
Alarm Raised Over Child Suicide in Kyrgyzstan
The problem predates the pandemic, but coronavirus restrictions have exacerbated it.
22 Dec 21
Kyrgyzstan: How Realistic is Phasing Out Coal?
The country is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but production and consumption of fossil fuel continues to grow.
3 Nov 21
Kyrgyzstan: Demands for Public Enquiry Over State Wiretapping
Warnings that the covert surveillance amounted to a gross violation of the fundamental right to privacy.
27 Sep 21
Kyrgyzstan: Controversial NGO Law Passes
Government accused of shrinking space for civil society with onerous legislation.
19 Jul 21
Kyrgyz Authorities Under Fire After Turkish “Abduction”
Experts fear that circumstances surrounding man’s disappearance will tarnish Kyrgyzstan’s image.
14 Jul 21
Kyrgyzstan Falls Short on Equality
The pace of change has proved deeply disappointing to those campaigning for women’s rights.
8 Mar 21
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