Central Asia
Central Asia in Focus: Kyrgyz Court Closes Down Kloop
In this week’s edition: a Bishkek court ruled to “liquidate” Kloop Media. Plus Kazakh activists are working to be allowed to gather for International Women’s Day, and more.
Huge EU Investment Program Looks To Expand Middle Corridor To Central Asia
On January 29-30, Brussels hosted an Investors Forum for European Union-Central Asia Transport Connectivity.
Central Asia in Focus: Uzbek Politician Calls for Pulling the Plug on ‘Chauvinist’ Russian TV
In this week’s edition: an Uzbek politician calls for pulling the plug on chauvinist Russian TV. Plus the end of Raimbek ‘Milliony’ in Kyrgyzstan, and more.
The Crackdown On Kyrgyzstan’s Independent Media
While Kyrgyzstan’s independent media scene has been slowly deteriorating for two years, January 15 marked a turning point.
Central Asia in Focus: Turkey Pushes Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Deal Forward
In this week’s edition: Turkey pushes the Kyrgyz-Tajik border deal forward. Plus Central Asian states are looking bad in the latest Human Rights Watch 2024 report, and more.
Kyrgyzstan’s Government Raises Its New Flag
Kyrgyzstan has changed its national flag.
Uzbek Service
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Turkmen Service
Azatlyk Radiosy is the only independent Turkmen-language media outlet reporting inside Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed and authoritarian regimes.
Tajik Service
Radio Ozodi is a trusted and popular media outlet reporting on issues rarely covered by Tajikistan’s state-run media.
Kazakh Service
In Kazakhstan’s challenging media environment, Radio Azattyq offers informed and accurate reporting that exposes corruption and counters Chinese and Russia disinformation.