Latest posts by Akhal-Tech Collective
Has Uzbekistan's ‘Princess’ Gulnara Karimova Really Been Murdered by the Government?
This is Uzbekistan, so never expect the truth.
How is Online Radio Helping to Empower Visually Impaired People in Armenia?
"There are about 25,000 visually impaired people in Armenia, of whom 6,000 are blind. Only 5% of these people are employed."
Pro-Kurdish Party's Leaders Arrested in Turkey Amid Strengthening Crackdown
Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yuksekdag were arrested as part of a counter-terrorism investigation, media reported.
Halloween: Ghoulish Fun or Grand Western Conspiracy?
Devil face-masks are no damned joke in certain corners of the former Soviet Union.
Boy Bands, Ballet and Battles over Masculinity in Central Asia
"They shouldn't come here. We are for national traditions, wherein a man is a man, and a woman is a woman."
Whose Face Should Appear on Tajikistan's Banknotes?
The president's face, or the face of a humble migrant?
Uzbekistan's Late President Islam Karimov Leaves an Enduring and Terrifying Legacy
Unlike his regional counterparts he didn't build a cult of personality, but while in power Uzbekistan's Islam Karimov exercised an iron-fisted control over his citizens—and over narratives about the country.
Lies, Damned Lies and the Health of Central Asian Presidents
The hype over Hillary Clinton's pneumonia was nothing. These guys spend their lives on the verge of death.
Has Uzbekistan's Ailing Dictator Danced His Last Dance?
"For the first time in 27 years, Karimov is not in control of Uzbekistan."
American University of Afghanistan Besieged in Suspected Militant Attack
At least 12 people were killed in the violence.
Kyrgyzstan Still Hearts the Female Wrestler Who Fell Short at Rio
The fact the country's only medalist lost his bronze for doping has helped to boost her popularity even further.
Turkish Sports Stars Get Caught up in Erdogan-Gulen War
Both retired footballer Hakan Sukur and NBA basketball star Enes Kanter find themselves on the wrong side of a political divide that is ripping through Turkey.
A Recipe for the Perfect Kyrgyz Advert: Horses, Mountain Scenery and a Beautiful Woman
"After all, as our ancestors always said, do not ask for a quick horse, ask for a safe journey."
Kyrgyzstan and the President Who Didn't Want to Be a Dragon
"No, I'm not being harsh on Atambayev. The price of his mediocrity has been extremely high."
Kyrgyzstan in War of Words (and Billboards) Over Women's Clothing
For some it is about the Islam-secular divide. For others it is about men telling women how they should present their bodies.
Women Struggle Against Violence in Kyrgyz Society, But How Many Men Will Help Them?
Awareness of sexual violence and sexism is growing in Kyrgyzstan, but not quickly enough.
Kazakhstan's Capital Has a Million Residents? Probably Not.
"The president says a million. And the president never makes mistakes."
Will This ‘Toilet Cleaning’ Conflict Between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Ever Stop?
"Yes, maybe we clean toilets, but it is honest work [...] We are just feeding our families and we make a big contribution to Kyrgyzstan's economy."
Zanoza.kg: Rising from the Wreckage of Kyrgyzstan's Largest Russian-Language Newspaper
"The information war in Kyrgyzstan is a part of the broader global information war. It has always been and always will be."
At Least 42 Dead in Istanbul Airport Violence
The government has blamed ISIS for the attack. Homes and hotels in Turkey's largest city have opened their doors to stranded passengers.
