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Central Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles

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.

Dozens Detained In Crackdown At Kazakhstan Opposition Rallies

By DC Editors - February 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

Dozens Detained In Crackdown At Kazakhstan Opposition Rallies

Protesters in oil-rich Kazakhstan are decrying political repression. 50 were arrested in Almaty, the largest city in the country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents

Free Speech Under Threat in Uzbekistan

By DC Editors - February 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

Free Speech Under Threat in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s parliament is considering a draft new law that may undermine free speech. HRW proposed its publication and review.

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

Uzbekistan: Blogger Held on Dubious Extortion Charge

By DC Editors - February 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Uzbekistan: Blogger Held On Dubious Extortion Charge

Otabek Sattoriy an outspoken blogger in Uzbekistan faces 10 years in prison in a dubious extortion case brought by authorities.

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

Kyrgyzstan’s Third Revolution and the Road to Another Constitution

By DC Editors - February 6, 2021 Leave a Comment

Kyrgyzstan’s Third Revolution

Kyrgyzstan’s third revolution has set off a series of maneuvers leading to early presidential elections and a constitutional referendum.

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

Government Suspends Key Kazakhstan Human Rights Organizations

By DC Editors - February 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Kazakhstan Human Rights Organizations

The government suspended several Kazakhstan human rights organizations over their funding sources, escalating its ongoing campaign.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, Political Dissidents

Kazakh Authorities Target Rights Groups in Coordinated Attack

By DC Editors - January 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

Kazakh Authorities Target Rights Groups

Crackdown on local human rights groups casts serious doubt that Kazakhstan’s leadership is genuinely interested in reforms

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central Asia, Political Dissidents

Older People Not Spared in Latest Tajikistan Crackdown

By DC Editors - January 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Latest Tajikistan Crackdown

For simple acts, the Tajikistan police detained Nabiev on August 27, 2020 and accused him of illegal activities.

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

China’s surveillance state spreads from Uyghurs to Central Asia

By DC Editors - November 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

China’s surveillance state spreads from Uyghurs to Central Asia

China’s advanced surveillance regime is taking root along the length of the Belt and Road —especially the Belt, the overland Eurasian routes.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, China, Uyghur People

Bilash terms of release demonstrate Kazakhstan’s Contempt for Rights

By DC Editors - August 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Bilash terms of release demonstrate Kazakhstan’s Contempt for Rights

Terms of release of Serikzhan Bilash, are to silence the activist, a show of Kazakhstan’s contempt for rights, argues Hugh Williamson in an article in HRW.

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

Experts Urge Tajikistan To Address Enforced Disappearances

By DC Editors - July 7, 2019 1 Comment

Experts Urge Tajikistan To Comprehensively Address Enforced Disappearances

Tajikistan faces significant challenges in dealing with the issue of enforced disappearances.“We leave Tajikistan with some hope and serious concerns”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, Political Dissidents

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