Uzbekistan: President lambasts failure to achieve export boom Fully half of Uzbekistan’s exports go to just four markets: Russia, China, Kazakhstan and Turkey. Jan 18, 2024
Kazakhstan’s egg help to Russia causes grumbling Subsidized stores in border are limiting how many eggs people can buy. Jan 18, 2024
Azerbaijan revives demand for corridor through Armenia The Armenian PM says Aliyev's claims are a "blow" to the peace process. Ani Avetisyan Jan 17, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Raids on independent media spark outcry The latest outfit to be targeted by the authorities was the YouTube channel Temirov Live, founded by investigative reporter Bolot Temirov. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 17, 2024
Tajikistan: As expat worker life gets harder, Russian citizenship tempts Around 87,000 Tajik nationals got Russian citizenship in the first half of 2023. Jan 16, 2024
Kazakhstan: Ex-president’s nephew, former top security official, to go on trial His fate in many respects mirrors the declining fortunes of Nazarbayev’s close relatives and associates. Almaz Kumenov Jan 16, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Security services raid news agency HQ 24.kg says GKNB officers confiscated computers and mobile phones. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 15, 2024
Kazakhstan: Oil services company fires more striking workers The company claims that the month-long industrial action has caused it financial damage of around $1.1 million. Almaz Kumenov Jan 15, 2024
Kazakhstan strives to strike water-management deal with China An update on environmental issues in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Jan 12, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Jumping MP's flight indicates new front in war on crime gangs Emil Zhamgyrchiyev is accused of conniving with a criminal kingpin in neighboring Uzbekistan. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 12, 2024