Central Asia

15:34, november 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan expected to receive around 11 billion cubic meters of water from Central Asia next spring

By April 2025, Kazakhstan is set to receive 11 billion cubic meters of water from the Syr Darya. Vlast.

10:40, november 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Akayev reveals the cost of the "Tulip Revolution" in Kyrgyzstan

Experts estimate the cost of the 2005 "Tulip Revolution" to be between US$10 million and US$50 million, former Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev said in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta .

15:02, november 8, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Stateless population in Central Asia reportedly reduced sevenfold

Experts from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Central Asia reported that the number of stateless individuals in the post-Soviet republics of this region has decreased

13:55, november 7, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Four companies from three Central Asia’s nations added to US sanction list

One company each from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and two others from Uzbekistan have been added to the US Treasury Department’s sanctions list.

09:46, november 7, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkiye forgives Kyrgyzstan’s foreign debt

Turkiye has forgiven Kyrgyzstan’s foreign debt amounting to $62.3 million in exchange for projects in the “green” economy sector, Fergana News reports , citing Tazabek.kg .

16:31, november 5, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek citizen jailed at home for fighting in Ukraine

On November 4, a court in Qushtepa district of Uzbekistan’s Fergana region sentenced local resident A.H. to five years in prison for participating in military actions in Ukraine, UzNews.

14:21, october 30, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan pastures on the edge: degradation reaches 80 percent

Experts say degradation of lands occurs in Kyrgyzstan due to growing livestock numbers, uncontrolled cattle grazing and climate change.

11:09, october 29, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan

Uzbek media outlets report that Oybek Usmanov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan. According to Uzbekistan Daily , Mr.

10:15, october 28, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan holds first mixed-system parliamentary election

On October 27, Uzbekistan held elections for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) and local kengashes (councils) of people’s deputies, under the slogan “My Choice

15:32, october 25, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian nations seek termination the application of the Jackson-Vanik amendment

Eurasianet says the Biden Administration and Kazakhstan are both eager to boost mutual trade and investment, but an antiquated vestige of the Cold War known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment remains

14:08, october 25, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

UN General Assembly recognizes Central Asia as a "zone of peace, trust, and cooperation"

On October 24, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution titled "Zone of Peace, Trust, and Cooperation of Central Asia," introduced by Turkmenistan on behalf of the region's

10:17, october 25, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh authorities do not want the country to be used to bypass sanctions against Russia

Fergana reports that the authorities of Kazakhstan do not want the country’s territory to be used to circumvent anti-Russian sanctions.

16:36, october 21, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Solar and wind power plants in Uzbekistan have generated 4 billion kWh of electricity this year so far

Uzbekistan's solar and wind power plants have generated 4 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity since the beginning of this year, Kun.

15:58, october 15, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan plans to ban the erection of monuments in Muslim сcemeteries

The Kyrgyz president’s official website says the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree on measures to implement the law “On Burial and Funeral Services”.

14:42, october 10, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Tashkent to launch metro buses, triple park areas, and expand transport networks

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with an updated the municipal redevelopment plan for Tashkent, aimed at preserving cultural heritage, historic sites, buildings, and expanding

10:39, october 8, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

The United States shows interest in participating in construction of nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Kazakh media reports say the United States has shown interest in participating in construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. InformBuro.

10:33, october 7, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Exit poll shows that Kazakhstan votes in favor of nuclear power plant construction

Kazakhstan yesterday voted in a referendum on whether to build its first nuclear power plant, and an exit poll showed voters backed the idea promoted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's cabinet

16:34, october 4, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Paid prison cells: who benefits from the idea and how much will they cost?

The Current Time channel reported on October 1 that paid cells may soon be introduced in prisons in Kyrgyzstan, as proposed by the government to help boost the state budget.

10:18, september 27, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

UNESCO concerned over Central Asian nations’ plans to develop the territory of Western Tian Shan

UNESCO has expressed concern over the plans of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to develop the natural territory of the Western Tien Shan.

16:02, september 25, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz parliament denies Askar Akayev’s request to reinstate his ex-president status

Kyrgyz media reports say the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has rejected the petition of former President Askar Akayev, who requested to reinstate his ex-president status.

14:26, september 24, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan: How Border Villages Share Water Resources

Water resources shared between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are crucial for the agricultural sectors of both countries. This article from CABAR.

15:52, september 19, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Water deficit reportedly threatens national security of Kazakhstan

An article posted on CABAR.asia’s website notes that almost every third region of Kazakhstan has water deficit.

10:22, september 17, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakh leader said during a meeting with German chancellor that Russia is “militarily invincible”

Kazakh media reports say President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Akorda during an official visit to Kazakhstan on September 16, marking Scholtz’s first

09:58, september 17, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

German chancellor meets Uzbek president in Samarkand to discuss cooperation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz held bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 15 to discuss bilateral cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan.

14:34, september 16, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Former Kyrgyz prosecutor-general Azimbek Beknazarov arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Kyrgyz media reports cited Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (SCNS) as saying on September 13 that the former prosecutor-general of Kyrgyzstan, Azimbek Beknazarov, was detained a

15:18, september 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Hydrogen sulfide leak occurs in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region

Uzbek media reports say residents of number of villages have been evacuated in Baysun district of Surkhandarya region due to hydrogen sulfide leak.

09:39, september 12, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek president declares poverty reduction a nationwide movement

Poverty reduction in Uzbekistan will now become a nationwide movement, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on September 11 during a meeting focused on transitioning to a qualitatively new

17:28, september 11, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

“ISIS is preparing a new September 11th”. Can the “Taliban” stand up to the jihadists in Afghanistan?

Russian political scientist Andrey Serenko spoke about the prospects of “Taliban” power and the growing threat from ISIS.

09:07, september 10, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Sadyr Zhaparov froze salary increases for officials

It is also prohibited to expand the staff of government agencies in Kyrgyzstan until 2026.

10:58, september 6, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia

Kazakhstan expected to receive around 11 billion cubic meters of water from Central Asia next spring

By April 2025, Kazakhstan is set to receive 11 billion cubic meters of water from the Syr Darya. Vlast.

Akayev reveals the cost of the "Tulip Revolution" in Kyrgyzstan

Experts estimate the cost of the 2005 "Tulip Revolution" to be between US$10 million and US$50 million, former Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev said in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta .

Stateless population in Central Asia reportedly reduced sevenfold

Experts from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Central Asia reported that the number of stateless individuals in the post-Soviet republics of this region has decreased

Four companies from three Central Asia’s nations added to US sanction list

One company each from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and two others from Uzbekistan have been added to the US Treasury Department’s sanctions list.

Turkiye forgives Kyrgyzstan’s foreign debt

Turkiye has forgiven Kyrgyzstan’s foreign debt amounting to $62.3 million in exchange for projects in the “green” economy sector, Fergana News reports , citing Tazabek.kg .

Uzbek citizen jailed at home for fighting in Ukraine

On November 4, a court in Qushtepa district of Uzbekistan’s Fergana region sentenced local resident A.H. to five years in prison for participating in military actions in Ukraine, UzNews.

Kyrgyzstan pastures on the edge: degradation reaches 80 percent

Experts say degradation of lands occurs in Kyrgyzstan due to growing livestock numbers, uncontrolled cattle grazing and climate change.

Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan

Uzbek media outlets report that Oybek Usmanov has been appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan. According to Uzbekistan Daily , Mr.

Uzbekistan holds first mixed-system parliamentary election

On October 27, Uzbekistan held elections for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) and local kengashes (councils) of people’s deputies, under the slogan “My Choice

Central Asian nations seek termination the application of the Jackson-Vanik amendment

Eurasianet says the Biden Administration and Kazakhstan are both eager to boost mutual trade and investment, but an antiquated vestige of the Cold War known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment remains

UN General Assembly recognizes Central Asia as a "zone of peace, trust, and cooperation"

On October 24, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution titled "Zone of Peace, Trust, and Cooperation of Central Asia," introduced by Turkmenistan on behalf of the region's

Kazakh authorities do not want the country to be used to bypass sanctions against Russia

Fergana reports that the authorities of Kazakhstan do not want the country’s territory to be used to circumvent anti-Russian sanctions.

Solar and wind power plants in Uzbekistan have generated 4 billion kWh of electricity this year so far

Uzbekistan's solar and wind power plants have generated 4 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity since the beginning of this year, Kun.

Kyrgyzstan plans to ban the erection of monuments in Muslim сcemeteries

The Kyrgyz president’s official website says the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree on measures to implement the law “On Burial and Funeral Services”.

Tashkent to launch metro buses, triple park areas, and expand transport networks

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with an updated the municipal redevelopment plan for Tashkent, aimed at preserving cultural heritage, historic sites, buildings, and expanding

The United States shows interest in participating in construction of nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

Kazakh media reports say the United States has shown interest in participating in construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. InformBuro.

Exit poll shows that Kazakhstan votes in favor of nuclear power plant construction

Kazakhstan yesterday voted in a referendum on whether to build its first nuclear power plant, and an exit poll showed voters backed the idea promoted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's cabinet

Paid prison cells: who benefits from the idea and how much will they cost?

The Current Time channel reported on October 1 that paid cells may soon be introduced in prisons in Kyrgyzstan, as proposed by the government to help boost the state budget.

UNESCO concerned over Central Asian nations’ plans to develop the territory of Western Tian Shan

UNESCO has expressed concern over the plans of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to develop the natural territory of the Western Tien Shan.

Kyrgyz parliament denies Askar Akayev’s request to reinstate his ex-president status

Kyrgyz media reports say the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has rejected the petition of former President Askar Akayev, who requested to reinstate his ex-president status.

Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan: How Border Villages Share Water Resources

Water resources shared between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are crucial for the agricultural sectors of both countries. This article from CABAR.

Water deficit reportedly threatens national security of Kazakhstan

An article posted on CABAR.asia’s website notes that almost every third region of Kazakhstan has water deficit.

Kazakh leader said during a meeting with German chancellor that Russia is “militarily invincible”

Kazakh media reports say President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Akorda during an official visit to Kazakhstan on September 16, marking Scholtz’s first

German chancellor meets Uzbek president in Samarkand to discuss cooperation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz held bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 15 to discuss bilateral cooperation between Germany and Uzbekistan.

Former Kyrgyz prosecutor-general Azimbek Beknazarov arrested on suspicion of money laundering

Kyrgyz media reports cited Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security (SCNS) as saying on September 13 that the former prosecutor-general of Kyrgyzstan, Azimbek Beknazarov, was detained a

Hydrogen sulfide leak occurs in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya region

Uzbek media reports say residents of number of villages have been evacuated in Baysun district of Surkhandarya region due to hydrogen sulfide leak.

Uzbek president declares poverty reduction a nationwide movement

Poverty reduction in Uzbekistan will now become a nationwide movement, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on September 11 during a meeting focused on transitioning to a qualitatively new

“ISIS is preparing a new September 11th”. Can the “Taliban” stand up to the jihadists in Afghanistan?

Russian political scientist Andrey Serenko spoke about the prospects of “Taliban” power and the growing threat from ISIS.

Sadyr Zhaparov froze salary increases for officials

It is also prohibited to expand the staff of government agencies in Kyrgyzstan until 2026.

Tokayev proposed to transfer pension savings of Kazakhstanis to foreign investors

In Kazakhstan, the process of transferring pension assets by citizens to private managers has begun.