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IWPR holds regular trainings for students and journalists from across Central Asia, with their materials published in Russian and national languages on the analytical platform CABAR.asia and in English for international readers on iwpr.net . Articles by IWPR reporters cover current events andsignificant trends that affect the lives of people in the whole Central Asian region.

The authorities of Kyrgyzstan want to introduce another mechanism of control over non-commercial organisations. According to the draft resolution, organisers must get permission from the ministry of culture to demonstrate audio-visual materials during festivals, conferences, trainings and other events. Human rights defenders consider it a direct violation of the Constitution and ask to withdraw the document. (more…)

Some Central Asian states speak about decolonisation of the region more often. Local communities try to rethink their links to the Soviet history and culture, and also call for breaking free from the influence of Russia. Moreover, almost every country has unsolved issues that can hamper decolonisation processes.  

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Kyrgyzstan has over 200 thousand persons with disabilities, according to the National Statistical Committee. There is no official statistics on how many of them are able to work and how many of them have jobs or are self-employed. The law provides for a five per cent quota for persons with special needs upon employment, but it is actually not met. Even a diploma does not guarantee employment by profession. 

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14.03.23
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On February 18, the head of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, gathered all his predecessors at one table in Dubai. According to him, the meeting was held for the sake of unity in the country. However, according to political analysts, the president’s motives are not that high.

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24.02.23
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In recent years, the capital of Kyrgyzstan has been on the top of global air pollution rankings every winter. Despite numerous promises by the authorities and working groups against smog, the city still suffocates, and the number of people having respiratory diseases is increasing.

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During the visit of Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan put an end to the border delimitation issue. However, the release of detainees in the Kempir-Abad case may not be prompt, according to experts.

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07.02.23
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When leaving orphanages, their graduates often do not know where to go, what to do, and how to earn a living. The country does not provide post-orphanage support and housing laws are almost not working.

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Starting from 2022, Kyrgyzstan develops and introduces new laws and instruments that regulate blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies. Let’s see their rules in our country. (more…)

Kyrgyzstan has amended a range of laws that ensure simplified order of receiving weapons by civilian population residing in border areas and voluntary mobilisation. According to experts, it means the recognition of the state of its inability to protect its borders. 

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23.11.22
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In Kyrgyzstan, those who disagree with the decision of the authorities on handover of the Kempir-Abad reservoir to Uzbekistan in exchange for other disputed areas have been detained. They are charged with attempted organisation of mass disorders. In Uzbekistan, they are not pleased with such division of borders, but no public discussions are held in the country. According to journalists, media outlets have a silent ban on covering this topic.

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01.11.22
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