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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.
Kazakhstani Man Detained For Holding Blank Protest Sign
To test the limits of his right to peacefully demonstrate in Kazakhstan, stood in a public square holding a blank sign, predicting he would be detained.
Activists Run Afoul of Kazakhstan’s Zero Tolerance for Protest
Every time authorities in Kazakhstan crack down on peaceful protests, I find myself coming back to the words of Maina Kiai.
Peaceful Kazakhstan Political Expression Should Not Be Suppressed
Freedom House calls for immediate release of jailed activists and urges government of Kazakhstan to allow citizens freely express their political.
Tajikistani Must Release Gravely Ill Activist Hayit
The Tajik government should immediately and unconditionally release a seriously ill political activist who has been tortured, nine human rights groups said.
Kazakhstan’s Soviet-Era Dictator Resigns After 30 Years
Kazakhstans soviet era dictator Nursultan Nazaraev, who has ruled for the last 30 years, announced his resignation today which for many was a shock.
Tajikistan Activist Forcibly Returned from Russia is in Danger
Tajik and Russian officials arbitrarily detained and forcibly returned to Tajikistan a peaceful opposition activist while he was visiting Moscow.
Abysmal Human Rights in Central Asia Leave Region Undeveloped
Central Asian leaders want greater regional cooperation and international investment to bolster economic growth should place human rights at top of agenda.
Kazakhstani Activists and Journalists Harassed on Independence Day
Kazakhstani cracks down on human rights activists and journalists to prevent dissent on independence day by illegally searching and threatening activists.
Worrying Attack On Kazakhstani Trade Union Leader
Unidentified assailants viciously attacked a local trade union leader in Kazakhstan on the evening of November 10, 2018, Human Rights Watch said today.