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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.

Time to End A Political Dissident’s Ordeal in Turkmenistan

By DC Editors - May 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

Time to End A Political Dissident’s Ordeal in Turkmenistan

Gulgeldy Annaniyazov’s long spell in prison was supposed to end this year, but without concerted international action his ordeal will drag on.

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

Kazakhstani Man Detained For Holding Blank Protest Sign

By DC Editors - May 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Activists Run Afoul of Kazakhstan’s Zero Tolerance for Protest

By DC Editors - May 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Peaceful Kazakhstan Political Expression Should Not Be Suppressed

By DC Editors - April 28, 2019 1 Comment

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.

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

Tajikistani Must Release Gravely Ill Activist Hayit

By DC Editors - March 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Kazakhstan’s Soviet-Era Dictator Resigns After 30 Years

By DC Editors - March 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Tajikistan Activist Forcibly Returned from Russia is in Danger

By DC Editors - February 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Abysmal Human Rights in Central Asia Leave Region Undeveloped

By DC Editors - January 21, 2019 Leave a Comment

Central Asia: Want Investment? Protect Rights

Central Asian leaders want greater regional cooperation and international investment to bolster economic growth should place human rights at top of agenda.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Central Asia, Dictatorships

Kazakhstani Activists and Journalists Harassed on Independence Day

By DC Editors - December 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Worrying Attack On Kazakhstani Trade Union Leader

By DC Editors - November 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

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.

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

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