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In modern contexts, all definitions of Central Asia include these five republics of the former Soviet Union: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The largely Muslim region has been increasingly anti-democracy since it broke off as a group from Russia in 1991. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Russia and Vladimir Putin.

Kazakhs Back Reforms, Hope For More Democracy

by DC Editors - June 8, 2022

Kazakhs Back Reforms, Hope For More Democracy

Kazakhs have voted decisively in favor of constitutional reforms, signaling the end of founding leader Nazarbayev’s 3 decade rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, kaz

Spate of Criminal Cases Against Kyrgyzstan Journalists

by DC Editors - April 5, 2022

Spate of Criminal Cases Against Kyrgyzstan Journalists

Journalists in Kyrgyzstan are experiencing attacks on their freedoms, with dozens facing criminal accusations in the Central Asian country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Journalism and Free Speech

Taliban Intensify Attacks On Afghan Media

by DC Editors - April 4, 2022

Taliban Intensify Attacks On Afghan Media

The Taliban have intensified their assault against free media, detaining journalists, torturing others, shutting down news organizations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Journalism and Free Speech

Kazakhstan President Lays Out Constitutional Reform Plan

by DC Editors - March 20, 2022

Kazakhstan President Lays Out Constitutional Reform Plan

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed constitutional reforms to limit the powers of the President, strengthen parliament.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia

Turkmenistan Cements A Political Dynasty With President’s Son 

by DC Editors - March 13, 2022

Turkmenistan Cements A Political Dynasty With President’s Son 

Turkmen voters went to the polls on Saturday in a vote that might usher in a political dynasty for the Central Asian country’s president.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Dictatorships

Kyrgyzstan Authorities Raid Broadcaster, Detain Director Over Ukraine

by DC Editors - March 8, 2022

Kyrgyzstan Authorities Raid Broadcaster, Detain Director Over Ukraine

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan detained a TV station director for making anti-Ukraine remarks. Kyrgyzstan is well-known for its Russian ties.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia, Ukraine

Kazakhstan Protesters Arbitrarily Arrested, Beaten

by DC Editors - February 1, 2022

Kazakhstan has arbitrarily arrested peaceful protesters, ill-treated and tortured some detainees, and interfered with detainees’ access to lawyers.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Uzbek Blogger Jailed For Facebook Post

by DC Editors - January 30, 2022

Uzbek Blogger Jailed For Facebook Post

An Uzbek court sentenced a Muslim blogger to seven and a half years in prison for posting an innocuous message on Facebook.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Technology Dissidents

What Kazakhstan Says About The Autocracy Question

by DC Editors - January 14, 2022

What Kazakhstan Says About The Autocracy Question

The upheaval in Kazakhstan…offers larger lessons about autocracies writ large and the notion of democracy vs. autocracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Dictatorships

Belarus Jailing People For Praising Kazakhstan Protesters 

by DC Editors - January 10, 2022

Belarus Jailing People For Praising Kazakhstan Protesters 

After Russia sending troops to Kazakhstan to help quell dissent, Belarus is jailing its own citizens for supporting the protests.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Central Asia, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech

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