RFE/RL Central Asia Report
29.04.2013
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the five countries of Central Asia.
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Trial Date Set For Four Accused Of Attacking Kazakh Journalist
Preliminary hearings have taken place against four men in the western Kazakh city of Oral who are charged with attacking a prominent journalist. More 
Kyrgyz President Touts Border Cooperation
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev says a clash over the weekend demonstrates the importance of cooperation in dealing with border issues. More 
Mass Arrests At Moscow Mosque
Russian police and security agents have detained 140 people following prayers at a mosque in Moscow. More 
Rahmon Promises Fair Tajik Election
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has again promised that November's presidential election will be "fair and transparent" but warned the opposition "not to rely on their foreign patrons." More 
Tajiks Angered By Zhirinovsky Remarks
Controversial Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky angered Tajikistan with his comments on Russian television. More 
The Mysterious Case Of Karimova's Missing Diplomatic Posting
Gulnara Karimova's name has mysteriously disappeared from Uzbekistan's official list of ambassadors, prompting speculation that the Uzbek president's daughter no longer represents her country at the United Nations. More 
Families Fear Kyrgyz Sons Are Making Way To Syrian Battlefield
Kyrgyz authorities say they are investigating concerns expressed by a number of families that their sons may have traveled to Turkey with the intention of joining the rebellion in Syria. More 
Kyrgyzstan Again Seeks Bakiev Extradition
A delegation from Kyrgyzstan's Prosecutor-General's Office and Interior Ministry are in Belarus for talks on the possible extradition of ousted former President Kurmanbek Bakiev and his associates. More 
Kazakhstan's 'Harmony Lessons' Wins Over Tribeca Critics, Crowds
Young Kazakh director Emir Baigazin continues to impress in the West, with reviewers at this week's Tribeca Film Festival describing his debut film, "Harmony Lessons," in glowing terms. More 
Tashkent Cracks Down On Bad Cyclists
Police in Uzbekistan have launched a campaign against bad cyclists in an apparent effort to reduce road accidents. More 
In Tajikistan, The World's Tallest Flagpole...Without A Flag
A 350-kilogram Tajik flag measuring 60 meters by 30 meters that once flew proudly atop the world’s largest flagpole in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe is now in pieces after strong gusts of wind tore it down. More 
Rally For Kumtor Nationalization
Hundreds of supporters of the opposition El Unu (People's Voice) movement have held a demonstration in Bishkek to demand the nationalization of Kyrgyzstan's Kumtor gold mine. More Authorities in Almaty -- Kazakhstan’s largest city -- have confiscated the first issue of a new newspaper focusing on the country's political opposition. More 
Missing Tajik Girls Kidnapped
A Tajik Interior Ministry official says two girls missing for almost a month will soon be returned to their parents. More |
