Aigerim Turgunbaeva

Kyrgyzstan

Freelance Journalist and Scriptwriter at Freelance

None at Eurasianet

Journalist focusing on Central Asia Words: The Guardian, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Eurasianet, The Diplomat, CABAR asia

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Kyrgyz parliament backs new state controls on media outlets

2 days ago | reuters.com | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

A view shows the renewed Kyrgyz national flag during a ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, January 1, 2024. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov/ File Photo BISHKEK, June 26 (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan's parliament has approved a bill that tightens state controls over media outlets, in what critics say is a blow to press freedom in a country once seen as more open than other Central Asian nations.
From Foe to Partner? Russia's Rapprochement with the Taliban and its Regional Implications

2 weeks ago | cacianalyst.org | Aigerim Turgunbaeva |Fayazuddin Ghiasi

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva and Fayazuddin Ghiasi On March 31, 2025, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation submitted a proposal to the Supreme Court to allow the Taliban to operate in the country. On April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court officially removed the Taliban from the list of terrorist organizations. A year earlier, there had been no legal mechanism to delist terrorist groups.
Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege

3 weeks ago | buff.ly | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

The construction of A-frame houses, cafes, roads, and funiculars in Ala-Archa National Park appears to violate multiple Kyrgyz laws protecting natural areas. Subscribe for ads-free reading “Enormous, wild, fascinating. I first saw Ala-Archa in winter. It was blanketed in snow, unreachable. And I stayed. I gave it my heart.
Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege

3 weeks ago | thediplomat.com | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

The construction of A-frame houses, cafes, roads, and funiculars in Ala-Archa National Park appears to violate multiple Kyrgyz laws protecting natural areas. Subscribe for ads-free reading “Enormous, wild, fascinating. I first saw Ala-Archa in winter. It was blanketed in snow, unreachable. And I stayed. I gave it my heart.
Kyrgyzstan detains eight media workers in widening crackdown

1 month ago | reuters.com | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

BISHKEK, May 29 (Reuters) - National security authorities in Kyrgyzstan have detained eight current and former employees of independent media outlet Kloop, their lawyers said, accusing them of inciting unrest amid a growing crackdown on media in the Central Asian country. Five journalists from Kloop - known for its anti-corruption reporting - were arrested on Wednesday after authorities raided their homes and seized their electronic devices, lawyers for the people said.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Resolve Final Border Dispute: A Historic but Fragile Peace

1 month ago | cacianalyst.org | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva On March 31, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan met in the Tajik city of Khujand to officially announce that all territorial disputes between their countries had been resolved. While future tensions cannot be ruled out, the region’s leaders now seem to believe that cooperation brings more benefits than conflict. For the Ferghana Valley, that shared outlook may be the strongest hope for lasting peace.
Kyrgyzstan detains Russian government agency worker accused of recruiting fighters for Ukraine war

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

By Aigerim TurgunbaevaBISHKEK (Reuters) - Kyrgyz security services have detained four people, including an employee of a Russian government agency, on suspicion of recruiting Kyrgyz citizens to fight in the Russian army, officials said on Wednesday. Kyrgyzstan's domestic security agency told Reuters the detainees included an employee of Rossotrudnichestvo, a Russian agency for cultural exchange, in Kyrgyzstan's second city of Osh, as well as an employee of Osh city hall's press service.
Kyrgyz leader Japarov gets parliament to reset election date

2 months ago | whbl.com | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

By Aigerim TurgunbaevaBISHKEK (Reuters) – Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has persuaded parliament to push back the date of the next election by several months, in an indication he may be turning his thoughts towards running for a second term. At Japarov’s request, lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill to hold the next presidential vote on January 24, 2027, instead of October 18, 2026.
Kyrgyz leader Japarov gets parliament to reset election date

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

By Aigerim TurgunbaevaBISHKEK (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has persuaded parliament to push back the date of the next election by several months, in an indication he may be turning his thoughts towards running for a second term. At Japarov's request, lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill to hold the next presidential vote on January 24, 2027, instead of October 18, 2026.
Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia

Feb 21, 2025 | islamabadpost.com.pk | Aigerim Turgunbaeva

By Aigerim TurgunbaevaGlobal electric vehicle (EV) sales hit a record high in 2024, driven by a 40 percent surge in China, which sold 11 million EVs. While some Western countries imposed tariffs to curb Chinese EV imports, Central Asia embraced them, offering tax breaks and facilitating local production. Kazakhstan saw a 36-fold rise in the sale of Chinese EVs in 2024, with projections reaching 40,173 vehicles by 2035.

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