Four Armenian soldiers killed in Azerbaijani attack Yerevan says Baku is seeking to escalate the situation on the border. Azerbaijan continues to demonize the EU monitors on the Armenian side. Feb 13, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov hits back at U.S. over NGO bill criticism The president says his foreign-funded NGO critics are thieving money-grabbers. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 12, 2024
Southeast European countries to create new export route for Azerbaijani gas The new "vertical corridor" will offer Baku an alternative route for gas exports to Europe. David O'Byrne Feb 12, 2024
Report: Beard-wearers singled out for harassment in Uzbekistan Police patrolling a Tashkent shopping complex are said to have detained at least 10 people wearing beards. Feb 12, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Court orders closure of investigative reporting site Kloop Prosecutors says Kloop is harming the public’s mental health and driving them to drugs and sexual depravity. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 10, 2024
Uzbekistan’s trade balance is underwater in its “all-weather strategic partnership” with China Tashkent is running a severe trade deficit with Beijing. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 9, 2024
Armenia: Prominent government opponent ejected from Yerevan city council Marutyan is looking to position himself as an alternative to both the unpopular government and the mainstream opposition, which is tainted by the corruption of the previous regime. Ani Avetisyan Feb 9, 2024
Amnesty warns of dire state of civil society in Kyrgyzstan The rights group noted how journalists and activists have increasingly been targeted with arbitrary detentions and smear attacks on social media. Feb 8, 2024
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev nephew rendered $1.5Bln to state Satybaldy has paid the money pending the unfolding of a new array of criminal cases being brought against him. Almaz Kumenov Feb 8, 2024
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024