Detained Kyrgyz Journalist Alleges Abuse by Guards
On April 6, investigative journalist Bolot Temirov claimed in a Telegram post that his wife, …
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Kyrgyz ‘Mass Media’ Law Withdrawn by Presidential Request
On March 13, the Kyrgyz president’s press secretary announced in a Facebook post that the …
With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression
On Aike Beishekeyeva’s 23rd birthday on January 16, the young Kyrgyz journalist was planning to …
Kyrgyzstan’s Repressive Turn Lands Bishkek on CIVICUS Watchlist
In the wake of its December 2023 downgrading of Kyrgyzstan’s civic space rating, from “obstructed” …
Controversial Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill on Cusp of Becoming Law
Kyrgyzstan’s controversial “foreign representatives” bill is on the cusp of becoming law, even though opposition …
Kyrgyzstan’s Kloop in the Crosshairs Over Critical Coverage
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Kyrgyz Court Cancels Case Against RFE/RL’s Radio Azattyk
Crossroads Asia | Politics | Central Asia A settlement agreement was reportedly reached between the broadcaster and the Ministry …
Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie
Advertisement Back in 2015, the United States and Kyrgyzstan hit a serious bump in bilateral …