Kazakh Court Extends Karakalpak Activist Muratbai’s Detention to 1 Year
A court in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has extended the detention of outspoken Karakalpak activist Aqylbek Muratbai …
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Agree to Install Transboundary Water Meters
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to install meters in each other’s territory to monitor water …
Calls for Kyrgyz President to Veto ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill
Following a third and final reading, on March 14 the Kyrgyz parliament adopted without further …
Kyrgyzstan’s Shifting Politics: Foreign Agents, Civil Society, and Russian Influence
“We decided to shut down our organization,” said Dinara Oshurahunova, a prominent human rights activist …
Kyrgyz ‘Mass Media’ Law Withdrawn by Presidential Request
On March 13, the Kyrgyz president’s press secretary announced in a Facebook post that the …
Mongolia: Moving Beyond Financial Incentives to Meet Energy Efficiency Goals
Sitting inside the warmth of the iconic Millie’s Espresso in Ulaanbaatar and watching cold air …
Alleged ISKP Plot Foiled in Russia, 2 Kazakh Citizens Killed
On March 9, Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (KNB) confirmed media reports that two Kazakh citizens …