Uzbekistan: Plea for greater press freedoms greeted with rebukes and silence Mirziyoyev has himself said he wants a free press, although his remarks are greeted coolly by skeptics. Mar 9, 2023
Central Asia’s poorest farmers know the value of their land Farmland and pastures across Central Asia are far less productive after decades of monocropping. David Trilling Mar 8, 2023
Uzbekistan: Unringing the bell News reported last week about Uzbekistan preparing to accommodate Russian gas in its pipelines may not have been true, despite officials initially stating otherwise. Mar 6, 2023
Uzbekistan: Second Karakalpakstan trial nears end amid general indifference Fully 39 people are on trial. Prosecutors are asking for prison sentences of up to 12 years. Mar 6, 2023
Uzbekistan making final adjustments to accommodate Russian gas imports Deliveries had reportedly been expected to start March 1, but that deadline has come and gone. Mar 3, 2023
Uzbekistan: TikTok parody sparks indignation of prim officials The teen creators of the video have got the backing of at least one senior official though. Mar 2, 2023
Blinken strikes reassuring tone in dialogue with Central Asian partners Washington provided $25 million over the fiscal year 2022 to help Central Asia diversify trade routes and expand investment. Mar 2, 2023
Perspectives | China wants the Line D pipeline. Can Central Asia deliver? Beijing is leaning toward buying additional Central Asian gas, despite reliability concerns. Joe Webster Feb 28, 2023
Uzbekistan takes another go at constitution overhaul Mirziyoyev says he wants a more person-centered constitution, but critics wonder who that person is. Feb 27, 2023
EurasiaChat: A year of de-Russification in Central Asia Plus: Rising gender-based violence in Kyrgyzstan Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Feb 27, 2023
Fueling energy woes, Uzbekistan sees drop in gas output Production is falling as demand increases, forcing Uzbekistan to look to Russia for energy supplies. Joanna Lillis Feb 22, 2023
Uzbekistan: Lingerie shop shamed by conservative activist The activist ended up being hoist by his own petard when he was fined for disseminating religious material without permission. Feb 21, 2023
Turkmenistan: Bear trap Turkmenistan is looking to Gazprom to deliver new customers, at the risk of further eroding its independence. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 21, 2023
Uzbekistan: Trio arrested for trying to sell mercury, radioactive materials for $1M Police routinely catch people trying to sell mercury on the black market. Feb 18, 2023
Uzbekistan resumes operations on Afghanistan railroad after dispute Afghanistan receives about half its imports on a single track from Uzbekistan. Joanna Lillis Feb 15, 2023
Uzbekistan draft law addresses sextortion Young people are falling prey to new scams that their parents’ generation could never have imagined. Niginakhon Saida Feb 14, 2023
Uzbekistan officials summon loyal bloggers to quash critical investigation Local media have ignored a report by RFE/RL's Uzbek service about shady goings-on in the oil and gas sector. Feb 14, 2023
EurasiaChat: Central Asians live in Turkish buildings Plus: Valentine’s Day is just one challenge to dating in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Feb 13, 2023
Uzbekistan: Three police officers charged over Karakalpakstan unrest Seventeen civilians died during the turmoil, which spiraled when law enforcement use heavy measures in quelling demonstrations. Feb 10, 2023
Uzbekistan: Critical blogger arrested on extortion charges Muminov's close friend said he was conducting an investigation into the financial dealings of the president's son-in-law. Feb 10, 2023
Uzbekistan: President orders construction moratorium Details are still unclear, suggesting the ban is a sudden decision – perhaps in response to the devastation in Turkey. Feb 9, 2023
Uzbekistan: 39 more on trial for involvement in Karakalpakstan unrest This trial too may seek to pit would-be organizers against purportedly duped rioters. Feb 7, 2023
Uzbekistan: Storied rave to skip Karakalpakstan after violence Organizers say the move to Bukhara is not political, but Tashkent is keeping a close eye on Karakalpakstan after unrest last summer. Joanna Lillis Feb 7, 2023
Upgrade in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan ties holds promise of trade bonanza There is wariness, though, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, about jobs and ethnic tensions. Feb 6, 2023
Uzbekistan: Ex-police officer convicted over Nukus events dies Shamshetov succumbed to a sudden heart attack after spending months in jail. Feb 6, 2023