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  2. Education

    2021-06-15

    Kazakh, US scholars raise awareness of 1930s Soviet-induced famine

    While efforts are ongoing to shed light on the great tragedy, Russian authorities are ramping up pressure on researchers and activists who oppose Moscow's historical narrative.

  3. Diplomacy

    2021-06-14

    Russia to deliver advanced spy satellite to Iran

    The Russian-made satellite equipped with a high-resolution camera will allow the Islamic republic to monitor facilities of its adversaries across the Middle East and beyond, officials say.

  4. Politics

    2021-06-11

    Kazakhstan splits with Russia on EEU response to Western sanctions

    The Kazakh government has rejected a Russian official's claim that the Eurasian Economic Union was working on a 'unified' response to sanctions against member states.

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Tribunal investigates China's genocide of Muslims in Xinjiang

In the opening days, the panel heard witness testimony of torture and gang rapes, and descriptions of squalid conditions and brutality in Chinese 're-education' camps.

Tribunal investigates China's genocide of Muslims in Xinjiang
  1. Health

    2021-06-11

    United States to donate 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to world

    It represents the largest single purchase and donation of COVID-19 vaccines by any single country ever. Pfizer jabs will start being sent out to the world's poorest countries in August.

  2. Politics

    2021-06-10

    Russian prison labour initiative draws ire of Central Asian migrant workers

    The Russian authorities say nearly 200,000 Russian prisoners have 'right' to punishment such as forced labour, while observers say new initiative will once again worsen conditions for migrants.

  3. Analysis

    2021-06-09

    'New dangers' arising as Russia and China tighten military, political ties

    Concerns over the Russia-China alliance are growing globally, but they are especially acute in Central Asia, where the two behemoths are vying for power.

  1. Business

    2021-06-08

    USAID helps agricultural producers in Tajikistan find partners for new markets

    Agreements signed as part of the Bactria Food 2021 Trade Forum are opening the way for Tajik agricultural producers to enter new markets and generate more income.

  2. Human Rights

    2021-06-07

    Tribunal investigates China's genocide of Muslims in Xinjiang

    In the opening days, the panel heard witness testimony of torture and gang rapes, and descriptions of squalid conditions and brutality in Chinese 're-education' camps.

  3. Energy

    2021-06-07

    US provides energy, earthquake detection aid to Central Asia

    One of the projects is a five-year, $39 million programme to help regional countries meet their national energy priorities and reap economic benefits from cross-border energy trading.

  4. Business

    2021-06-03

    Central Asian firms gain access to global e-commerce platform Amazon

    The ability to sell via the popular global platform will expand e-commerce in the region and improve the outlook for Central Asian exports.

  5. Crime & Justice

    2021-06-03

    30 years on, Kazakhstan continues to grapple with fallout of Soviet oppression

    The Kremlin's lawlessness during the Soviet era harmed millions of Kazakhs and other Central Asians, and the Kazakh government continues to pay compensation to the victims.

  6. Human Rights

    2021-06-02

    New Syria war toll adds 42,000 killed under regime torture

    Nearly half of the 100,000 newly confirmed fatalities are civilians, most of them killed under torture in Syrian regime prisons. Nearly 500,000 total have been killed in the war.

  7. Analysis

    2021-06-01

    Report details how Russia stranded unpaid Syrian mercenaries in foreign conflicts

    Syrian mercenaries were often paid only a fraction of the money they were promised and sent without warning to foreign conflicts, often forcing them to resort to a life of crime to survive.

  8. Human Rights

    2021-05-31

    Kazakhs vow to continue protests over China's 'genocide' of Muslims

    Chinese diplomats have moved from silence to threats, but protesters intend to continue to fight to save their family members who 'disappeared' in China's Xinjiang region.

  9. Health

    2021-05-28

    Wuhan lab leak theory gains traction as COVID-19 origin probe continues

    Mounting evidence points to the Wuhan Institute of Virology as the origin of the devastating global pandemic, and China's propaganda machine is working overtime to debunk the theory.

  10. Environment

    2021-05-27

    Central Asians warily eye Russian-built nuclear power plants in China

    Russia has sought influence and closer diplomatic ties via its nuclear power stations, yet Central Asia is still reeling from the fallout of Soviet-era nuclear programmes in the region.

  11. Diplomacy

    2021-05-26

    US embassy in Dushanbe eyes positive change with new 'American Space'

    The newly inaugurated facility is aimed at allowing Tajik citizens to improve their English, learn new skills and build mutual understanding with Americans.

  12. Terrorism

    2021-05-25

    Amid pandemic, Kazakhstan counters ramped up online extremist activity

    With Kazakhs spending more time online during the pandemic, extremist recruiters and propagandists are stepping up their efforts.

  13. Environment

    2021-05-24

    Kazakhstan to make Russia pay for space agency's environmental damage

    Russian rockets use heptyl fuel, a highly toxic hazardous material banned by Western countries. Evidence links this fuel to cancer and deformities in the area but Moscow refuses to compensate.

  14. Health

    2021-05-24

    US provides COVID-19 testing equipment, supplies to Tajikistan

    The United States has donated nearly $600,000 worth of supplies to Tajikistan since the pandemic began.

  15. Business

    2021-05-21

    Khujand picks up slack from Chinese firm that left dozens displaced

    The Khujand city government spent $2 million on a new building that would house some of the residents displaced by a failed Chinese development project.

  16. Security

    2021-05-21

    New Tajik border liaison office on Uzbek border to help fight trafficking

    It is the second Tajik BLO funded by the US government. The United States has given Tajikistan's security sector more than $300 million in aid since 2002.

  17. Business

    2021-05-20

    Tajik distrust of Chinese investors grows after failed 'Chinatown' project in Khujand

    A dubious project by a Chinese construction company in Khujand has displaced Tajik families for six years now.

  18. Human Rights

    2021-05-19

    China arrested over 1,000 imams amid crackdown on Islam in Xinjiang

    Chinese authorities targeted imams for 'crimes' such as preaching, convening prayer groups or officiating weddings. Others were detained for refusing to turn in Qurans to be burned.

  19. Human Rights

    2021-05-18

    Investigation details China's campaign to sterilise Muslim women in Xinjiang

    Women are forced to be fitted with contraceptive devices or be sterilised, abort pregnancies, pay steep fines if they had too many children, and take drugs that stop their menstrual cycles.

  20. Religion

    2021-05-17

    Kazakhstan bolsters domestic religious studies to prevent radicalisation

    Kazakhstan is encouraging students pursuing religious studies at universities to study at home rather than abroad to decrease the chances of exposure to radical ideology.

  21. Economy

    2021-05-14

    Kazakh law banning land sales to foreigners sends defiant message to China

    Kazakhs have long feared Chinese buyers would purchase massive amounts of Kazakh farmland and turn their country into 'a buckle' for Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.