Kyrgyzstan
- Europe, European commission, European Union, Human rights, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South and Central Asia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ursula von der Leyen, Uzbekistan, World news
EU urged to put human rights centre stage at first central Asia summit
Bloc to discuss trade, security and energy with leaders of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and …
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‘Sanctions hole’: how secretive routes supply Russia with western tech and consumer goods
German exports of cars to Kyrgyzstan are up 5,100% since the start of the Ukraine war – with other routes chan…
- Azerbaijan, Europe, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Migration, Refugees, South and Central Asia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, World news
People smugglers recruiting skippers from central Asia on Turkey to Italy route
Boat drivers from former Soviet republics often have very little experience and no idea what they are doing is…
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Powerful earthquake hits China-Kyrgyzstan border
Authorities warn of potentially widespread damage after the 7.0-magnitude quake, with tremors felt in neighbou…
- Femicide, Global development, Kyrgyzstan, Rape and sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, South and Central Asia, Women's rights and gender equality
‘Why must we be silent?’: horrific attack in Kyrgyzstan puts focus on violence against women
Case in which man cut off his ex-wife’s nose and ears – while on probation for raping her – causes huge debate…
- Gender, Global development, Kyrgyzstan, South and Central Asia, Women's rights and gender equality, World news
In Kyrgyzstan, parents wish for sons. Too many girls, and they start to worry and pray | Gulbarchyn Toialieva
My father was so upset at having a girl he refused to visit me in hospital. He later changed his mind, but suc…
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Kyrgyz mercenary who fought for Russia in Ukraine jailed
Court established 32-year-old man had joined forces of Moscow-led separatists in DonbasRussia-Ukraine war – la…
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Europe, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, South and Central Asia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, World news
‘Russia has lost its soft power’: how war in Ukraine destabilises old Soviet allies
Protests in Georgia last week were just the latest indication of how Putin’s disastrous invasion has damaged r…
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Fighting flares on disputed Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border, killing 24 people
‘Intense battles’ in the contested region is the latest outbreak of violence to hit the former Soviet UnionFig…
- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Europe, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, South and Central Asia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, World news
Former Soviet states eye opportunities as Russia suffers Ukraine rout
Moscow’s influence in the Caucasus and central Asia is being unravelled by its ‘special military operation’The…
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British tourists survive avalanche in Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan
The group of 10 people, including nine from UK, managed to take shelter when avalanche struckTen people, inclu…
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British tourist captures avalanche sweeping over group in Kyrgyzstan – video
Ten people, including nine Britons, have survived after a huge avalanche swept over them in the Tian Shan moun…
- Global development, Global health, Health, Kyrgyzstan, Medical research, Science, Society, South and Central Asia, World news
Save your breath: traditional Kyrgyz dance helps ease chronic lung disease
Exercise to help COPD hospital patients is being rolled out across Kyrgyzstan and to neighbouring countriesPho…
- Afghanistan, Europe, Global development, Human rights, Inequality, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Law, Police, Protest, Russia, South and Central Asia, Tajikistan, United Nations, World news
‘We want the truth’: families of ethnic Pamiris killed in Tajikistan call for justice as tensions rise
Urgent protection for minority groups facing increased repression needed in crisis connected to escalating cla…
- Afghanistan, Europe, Global development, Human rights, Inequality, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Law, Police, Protest, Russia, South and Central Asia, Tajikistan, United Nations, World news
‘We want the truth’: families of ethnic Pamiris killed in Tajikistan call for justice as tensions rise
Urgent protection for minority groups facing increased repression needed in crisis connected to escalating cla…