Society
LGBTQIA Muslims: “An online imam with background music is hardly the absolute truth”
In this piece, initially published in Russian on The Village Kazakhstan and created with the support of the Unit network of journalists and activists, three queer Muslims from… [...]
Kyrgyzstan: Journalists complain about attempts to hack their accounts
In Kyrgyzstan, independent journalists have reported that they have been facing attempts to hack their accounts for several months. The media call it “incessant pressure on journalists” but Kyrgyz President… [...]
Kyrgyzstan: Poverty hides behind Bishkek’s smog
As winter arrives in Bishkek, the sun does not shine on Kyrgyzstan’s capital city and the inhabitants have to live in a constant cloud. This is no… [...]
Uzbekistan publishes first sovereign ESG report
The Uzbek government, in cooperation with international consultancies, has published a sustainability report for the first time. The document, written in English, assesses the country’s progress in several key areas.This… [...]