Central Asia

09:45, november 15, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan’s State Commission for Religious Affairs proposes to ban religion-based parties

The State Commission for Religious Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has offered amendments to the country’s laws on members of parliament and political parties.

17:12, november 14, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek teenager imprisoned for insulting president

Eurasianet reported on November 3 that a court in Uzbekistan has sentenced a teenager to two-and-a-half years in prison for insulting President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

16:17, november 13, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz authorities propose to issue temporary residence permit to citizens of a number of countries

Kyrgyz media reports say the Ministry of Digital Development of Kyrgyzstan has proposed a new concept – the temporary residence permit – for foreign citizens, including citizens of

14:37, november 13, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

The European Union will not push Russia out of Central Asia, says top Russian diplomat

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the European Union of attempting to drive Russia out of Central Asia, and said the bloc was failing, in an interview broadcast on November 12.

14:51, november 10, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Court overturns its ruling allowing adult citizens to adopt matronymic

The Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan has overturned its ruling allowing adult citizens to choose to use middle names based on the name of their mother rather than their father, Kloop.

16:53, november 3, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

The 10th summit of the Organization of Turkic States resulted in signing of a number of documents

The 10th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, November 3.

11:30, november 3, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia expected to face a permanent and persistent water scarcity in the late 2020s

In 2028-2029, Central Asia will face a permanent and persistent water scarcity. The water deficit is estimated at about 5-12 cubic kilometers annually.

16:33, november 1, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Turkmenistan completely cancels flights to Moscow

Media reports say that according to its flight schedule Turkmenistan Airlines (Turkmenistan’s national air carrier) has not resumed flights on the Ashgabat-Moscow air route, suspended in August

15:11, november 1, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistani gets a jail term of five years for allegedly fighting in war against Ukraine

Radio Liberty’s Uzbek Service , known locally as Radio Ozodlik , reported on October 31 that a Tashkent court has sentenced Uzbekistani citizen Ildar Khairulin to five years in prison for

10:18, october 31, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian nations are balancing between Russia and the West in search of new security guarantors, says Tajik expert

President Biden’s administration is trying to use the rapidly changing geopolitical situation in Central Asia to its advantage, Tajik political scientist Parviz Mullojanov told CABAR.

10:51, october 25, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

The first C5+1 ministerial meeting on regional connectivity in Central Asia held in Samarkand

The C5+1 Regional Connectivity Ministerial took place in the Uzbek city of Samarkand on October 24.

10:51, october 20, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan restricts the export of 106 items of goods to Russia that could be used for military purposes

Media reports said yesterday Kazakhstan has restricted the export of 106 items of goods to the Russian Federation that could be used for military purposes following demands from the West that

09:35, october 18, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan limits non-visa regime for foreign nationals

Citing Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Ministry, Kyrgyz media reports said yesterday that the authorities of Kyrgyzstan decided to introduce restrictions for foreign citizens who are subject to a

10:43, october 4, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

China growing its economic presence in Kyrgyzstan

CABAR.

10:58, october 3, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan’s MFA maintains a register of foreigners who speak negatively about the country

An official representative of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aibek Smadiyarov, said the country’s authorities maintained a register of foreign nationals who speak negatively

10:29, september 29, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan will comply with the sanctions on Russia, says Kazakh president

Kazakhstan will definitely comply with sanctions on Russia, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said yesterday following talks in Berlin with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according

12:25, september 28, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

One killed, 162 others injured in Thursday’s powerful blast in Tashkent

Media reports says one person was killed and 162 others injured by a powerful explosion that occurred at a warehouse in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent early Thursday morning.

10:40, september 21, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan publishes register of “foreign agents”

Kazakhstan has published the list of those who allegedly receiving support from abroad.

16:45, september 19, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek authorities channel about US$1.7 billion to development of small business

Starting from October 1, 2023, Uzbekistan’s authorities will launch the integrated program of continuous support for small businesses. Under this program, the authorities will provide 1.

15:10, september 18, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan authorities tighten measures against beard and hijab wearing

Citizens of Uzbekistan, with the exception of employees of religious organizations, are banned from wearing cult clothing in public places.

16:38, september 13, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Experts discuss the transition of Central Asia’s nations to low-carbon trade

The readiness of Central Asian countries for low-carbon trade was discussed on September 12 by leading experts and business community representatives in an online training organized by the

11:34, september 13, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Heavy rainfalls seriously affect grain harvest in Kazakhstan

Heavy rainfalls have affected grain harvest in four regions of Kazakhstan, Informburo.kz reported on September 12.

09:42, september 12, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia and Taiwan dilemma

Eurasianet reported on September 8 that Chinese authorities are mobilizing support of Central Asia’s nations on Taiwan issue.

09:11, september 12, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

U.S. senators introduce bill to end trade restrictions for Central Asia

Senators Murphy and Young stress that the time is ripe to drop the “outdated” restrictions of Jackson-Vanik and “redefine” the U.S. relationship with Central Asia.

15:22, august 28, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

In Afghanistan women are banned from attending the National Park: under the pretext that they don’t wear hijabs there

The Taliban banned women from visiting the Bande-Amir National Park in the central province of Bamian, writes BBC .

10:00, august 18, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

The Taliban banned the activities of all political parties in Afghanistan

Before they came to power there were about 70 political parties

14:33, august 9, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Ashgabat tripartite summit focuses on water, natural gas and electricity matters

The leaders of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan held a tripartite summit in Ashgabat on August 4 with little advance warning and no of the governments has provided explicit explanations on why

15:28, august 7, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan expected to export US$500 million worth of goods to Afghanistan in H2 2023

Kazakhstan is keen to maintain the established trade and economic, transport and logistics and energy ties with Afghanistan, Deputy Prime Minister also Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan

11:00, august 3, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Taliban delegation arrives in Kazakhstan’s capital for participation in a joint business forum

Led by Nouriddin Azizi, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan, a Taliban delegation arrived in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, yesterday to discuss trade and investment opportunities.

14:25, august 1, 2023

CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia, USA representatives discuss wide range of Issues at special session on Afghanistan

Media reports say US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West visited Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, to attend the C5+1 special session on Afghanistan that took place there on July