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Construction of the Kambar-Ata 1 hydro power plant on June 8, 2022, taking place between giant, green mountains. The river winding between them runs muddy and brown.

Central Asia in Focus: Hydropower Cooperation

Former Uzbek President Islam Karimov once warned that large-scale hydropower projects that threatened the flow of water to downstream countries, such as Uzbekistan, could spark a war in Central Asia.

An image of several large buildings in Vilnius, Lithuania

RFE/RL Opens New Office in Vilnius, Lithuania

Today, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) opens its new office in Vilnius, Lithuania, the latest step in a comprehensive strategy to counter pervasive Russian disinformation and reach new audiences with…

Letter written by Kyrgyz public figures urging Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to unblock RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service.

Journalists in Trouble: Kyrgyz Government Continues Illegal Censorship

Kyrgyz government extends web ban indefinitely; Taliban blocks RFE/RL programs; Iran sanctions RFE/RL; and more.

Former President Nursultan Nazarbayev walks out of a voting booth during presidential elections in Astana.

Central Asia in Focus: Potential Changes Kazakhstan’s Constitution

For nearly 28 years, Nursultan Nazarbaev ruled as president of independent Kazakhstan.

Activist Perizat Suranova and her mother speak between prison cell bars.

Central Asia in Focus: Starving For Justice in Kyrgyzstan

Starving for Justice in Kyrgyzstan, Chasing the Messenger in Uzbekistan, a conversation with Mary Lawlor, the fate of RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service Azattyk.

Tajik journalists Ulfatkhonim (R) Mamadshoeva and Khushruz Jumaev (L).

Central Asia in Focus: Tajik Courts Dispense Injustice

Tajik courts dispense injustice, Russia tries to recruit Central Asian migrant laborers, When will Uzbekistan’s President go to Kyrgyzstan?

Female students stand in a line without hijab facing a whiteboard in a school in Iran.

RFE/RL Sanctioned by Government of Iran, Denounces Designation as Supporter of International Terrorism

Today, the government of Iran added RFE/RL’s Persian-language service, known locally as Radio Farda, to a list of individuals and organizations sanctioned for supporting international terrorism or inciting violence.

President Sadyr Japarov (right) awarding Kamchybek Tashiev the title of "Kyrgyz Republic Synnyn Baatyr" with the presentation of a special badge on September 2, 2022.

Central Asia in Focus: Kyrgyzstan Cracks Down on Independent Media, Civil Society

Kyrgyzstan has always been considered more democratic than its Central Asian neighbors.

A march in support of free speech on Nov. 25, 2022.

Journalists in Trouble: Kyrgyz Government Escalates Attack on RFE/RL

Kyrgyz parliament suspends accreditation of RFE/RL journalists; Ukraine charges FSB officer for torturing Vladyslav Yesypenko; and more.

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