Kyrgyzstan

Closure of Radio Azattyk sparks discontent from civil society and international human rights activists

A court in Bishkek has ruled to shut down Radio Azattyk in Kyrgyzstan, the local affiliate of RFE/RL. The ruling sparked a wave of criticism from international human… [...]

Turkey continues exporting drones to Central Asia

In recent years, Turkish drones such as the Bayraktar TB2 have become household names, owing to their successful deployment in multiple conflicts around the globe, including Ukraine. The drones have… [...]

Passage

Billard-Saloon Osh

A bit of Wild West atmosphere in Osh in Kyrgyzstan. Only here the cowboys wear Kalpak. Credit: Davide Pilloni Find… [...]

A Theatre’s history

The National Drama Theatre in Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan, named after the former head of the Kyrgyz government Sultan Ibraimov since 1997, was convened in 1972. Two years later, the… [...]

The snowy peaks of Jyrgalan

The village of Jyrgalan, east of Karakol in Kyrgyzstan, has recently opened up to ski touring. The village is ideally situated in the centre of a mountainous cirque which offers… [...]

Wedged In

The southern road around Issyk-Kul to Karakol, wedged between the lake and the Tian Shan range. Credit: Alex Wordley Find all of our photos of… [...]

A rider and his dogs

Players in action

Kok Boru players at the Issyk-Kul Lake in… [...]

Fall in Kyrgyzstan

A view of a surreal mountainscape on the road between Bishkek and Tokmok near the Alamedin Mountains, Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Nils Dörling Find all of our… [...]

High valleys north of Son Kul

The Kelemche valley runs parallel to the northern shore of Lake Son Kul in Kyrgyzstan. Several passes at an altitude of more than 3400 metres are sometimes… [...]

Vintage Car

An old Soviet car slowly comes to an end in front of its owner’s house in Kyzyl Tuu, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Pierre-Armand Dussex (France) Find… [...]