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Kazakhstan’s parliament has approved a bill introducing a new type of military service in the form of reserve duty, aimed at enhancing the country’s defense capabilities. This initiative is expected to bolster the military’s readiness by training specialists in key areas, expediting mobilization processes, and increasing overall combat efficiency. The...

Infrastructure

Bishkek Authorities Plan to Relocate Railroad and Build Expressway

Oil and Gas

Kazakhstan Ends Era of Cheap Fuel: Price Controls Set for Abolition

Digitalization

Kazakhstan’s Digital Exports Expand

Kazakhstan exported $471 million worth of IT services to 95 countries during the first nine months of last year, according to Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry (MDDIAI). The primary driver of export revenue in Kazakhstan's IT services market is Astana Hub, the largest international technology...

Diplomacy

Russian Foreign Ministry Responds to Turkmen Displeasure Over ‘Second Turkmenbashi’ Article

The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement following a controversial article in Nezavisimaya Gazeta that drew criticism from the Turkmen leadership. On January 12, the newspaper published an article titled "Neutrality Turned Out to Be an Excuse for Strengthening the Personality Cult of the 'Second Turkmenbashi.'" The piece compared...

Approval Ratings

Tokayev’s Approval Rating Soars Amid Economic Gains, But Leadership Challenges Persist

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s approval rating remains consistently high, as confirmed by multiple surveys. However, experts note challenges within Kazakhstan's political landscape, including a lack of standout leaders and frequent staff turnover in government structures. High Approval Ratings Linked to Economic Well-Being In December 2024, the Social and Political Research Foundation...

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Opinions

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Stephen M. Bland

Kazakhstan Ends Era of Cheap Fuel: Price Controls Set for Abolition

Olzhas Baidildinov

Afghanistan as Part of Central Asia: Expectations, Reality, Challenges, and Threats

Aidar Borangaziyev

Kazakhstan Could Save America’s Energy Future

Dr. Robert M. Cutler

Kazakhstan’s High-Stakes Balancing Act in the Aktau Crash Investigation

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How the Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Could Shake Relations with Russia

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How Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Anchor a Strategic Middle-Power Hub in Central Asia

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Turkmenistan’s Geopolitical Shift Toward the West

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Kazakhstan, with China’s Help, Plans to Export Green Energy to Europe

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Kazakhstan and Taliban Afghanistan: An Overview of Relations

Aidar Borangaziyev

Kazakhstan and Serbia Strengthen Ties Despite Different Geopolitical Paths

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Business & Economy

Economy

Central Asia’s Economic Growth to Reach 5% in 2025

The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report offers projections for economic growth, risks, and challenges across Europe and Central Asia (ECA), highlighting mixed outcomes for the region as a whole. Regional Outlook Economic growth across ECA is projected to slow to 2.5% in 2025, with a modest recovery to 2.7% expected in 2026. This deceleration is largely attributed to weaker economic activity in Russia and Turkey, two key regional economies. Excluding these two countries and Ukraine, growth in the rest of the region is forecasted to average 3.3% in 2025-2026. The recovery in these areas will primarily be driven by...

Digitalization

Kazakhstan’s Digital Exports Expand

Foreign Trade Turnover

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Trade Turnover Grows by 3.8% in 2024

Nuclear Energy

Kazakhstan Completes International Visits Ahead of Nuclear Power Plant Construction

Economy

Uzbekistan Receives $14.8 Billion in Remittances in 2024

Oil and Gas

Kazakhstan Ends Era of Cheap Fuel: Price Controls Set for Abolition

On January 17, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan published a number of draft orders on the Open NLA (normative legal acts) portal, which were to be discussed within five days. In total, the Ministry proposed the abolition of eleven orders regulating wholesale and retail prices for petroleum products, which have been under price control since 2014. In addition, it intends to change the calculation formulas and price ceilings for wholesale and retail sales of liquefied and natural gas. I have been writing about the need for price liberalization since 2018, as seen in articles such as “#Kazneft,...

money

Kyrgyzstan’s Keremet Bank Restricts Use of Visa Cards Following U.S. Sanctions

Keremet Bank, a commercial bank in Kyrgyzstan recently subjected to U.S. sanctions, has announced new restrictions on the use of its Visa cards. The announcement was issued through the bank’s press service. As per the official statement, Visa cards issued by Keremet Bank can now only be used at the bank's ATMs, POS terminals, and other payment devices. To provide customers with an alternative, the bank is offering free issuance of cards under the national payment system, Elkart. The process for obtaining an Elkart card will take up to five working days in Bishkek and up to ten days in...

Agriculture

Kazakhstan Aims to Boost Agricultural Exports to Russia

Kazakhstan is seeking to expand its agricultural exports to Russia as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade ties. On January 21, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov met with his Russian counterpart Oksana Lut in Moscow to discuss lifting restrictions on the import and transit of agricultural products. Trade turnover in agricultural goods between the two countries reached $3.4 billion from January to November 2024, marking a 4.3% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. According to Saparov, Russia remains Kazakhstan's largest trading partner in the agricultural sector. Over the first 11 months of 2024, Kazakhstan’s agricultural...

Economy

eBay Officially Registers for Tax Purposes in Uzbekistan

The American e-commerce giant eBay has officially registered for tax purposes in Uzbekistan, according to UzDaily. As a result, eBay will now pay value-added tax (VAT) on its services in the country. Other global companies, including Netflix, Amazon, Google, Apple, and Zoom, are also registered with Uzbekistan’s special tax office for foreign digital companies. In total, 64 foreign companies are currently complying with the country’s VAT requirements. The Tax Committee of Uzbekistan reported that 61 foreign companies providing electronic services contributed 101.9 billion UZS (approximately $7.89 million USD) in taxes to the national budget between January and September 2024. This...

Local Politics

Infrastructure

Bishkek Authorities Plan to Relocate Railroad and Build Expressway

Bishkek City Hall has unveiled plans to relocate the railroad from the city center to the outskirts, replacing it with an expressway and residential developments with integrated shopping centers. While the initiative aims to modernize the capital's infrastructure, it has drawn criticism from experts in transportation and urban planning. Plans for Relocation Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev outlined the project during a parliamentary session, revealing that the new railroad route would be constructed near the northern bypass road. The Chinese company China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has expressed readiness to finance the project, which is estimated to cost $550 million....

Approval Ratings

Tokayev’s Approval Rating Soars Amid Economic Gains, But Leadership Challenges Persist

Waste Management

Study Highlights Plastic Waste Challenges in Kazakhstan

Politics

Kyrgyz MP Urges Parliament to Preserve Lenin Monument in Bishkek

Banking

Kazakhstan Limits Payment Card Validity for Non-residents

Ecology

Kyrgyz Deputy Maripov Proposes Moving Capital Away From Bishkek

Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) deputy Bakytbek Maripov has proposed moving Kyrgyzstan’s capital away from Bishkek, presenting the idea during a parliamentary session on January 22. Maripov argued that even radical measures to improve Bishkek’s infrastructure - such as reforming the city’s management system or developing transportation networks - would be insufficient to solve its persistent issues with smog and traffic congestion. The deputy suggested that relocating the capital could offer an effective long-term solution, particularly when viewed in the context of large-scale investment opportunities. He cited a comparison of major infrastructure costs: for instance, the construction of the planned city of...

Economic Reforms

Kazakhstan Plans to End State Regulation of Fuel Prices

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy is considering the phased liberalization of gasoline and diesel fuel prices as part of a broader reform aimed at addressing price disparities with neighboring countries and curbing illegal fuel exports. The proposed changes have been outlined in a draft document published on the Open NAP portal. The reform would gradually shift fuel pricing from state regulation to a market-based system. Since May 2024, Kazakhstan has implemented a differentiated pricing mechanism, but the Ministry of Energy acknowledges that state regulation has made Kazakhstan the country with the lowest fuel prices in the region. This disparity has incentivized...

Cultural Heritage

19th-Century Historic Building Under Demolition in Turkmenistan

The demolition of a 19th-century historic building, formerly the History and Local History Museum and originally a Shiite mosque named after Haji Myalik, has begun in the city of Turkmenabat. Constructed in the 19th century, this architectural landmark was a vital part of Turkmenabat's cultural heritage for decades. The building served as a museum starting in 1967, but in 2011, after more than 40 years, its exhibitions were relocated to a new facility built specifically for that purpose. Despite the building’s historical significance, local authorities opted against restoration or handing it over to the Muftiyat (the official Islamic authority) and...

Corruption

Register of Corrupt Officials to Be Created in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is set to establish a public register of officials convicted of bribery and other corruption-related offenses. Some parliamentary deputies are also proposing additional measures, including banning convicted individuals from leaving the country to ensure they return stolen funds. The Kazakhstani parliament is currently reviewing amendments to anti-corruption legislation. Among the proposals, according to Albina Mautova of the Prosecutor General's Office, is the creation of a public register of individuals convicted of corruption offenses. This registry will be accessible to all citizens through the anti-corruption agency's website. “This register will include individuals who have committed serious and particularly serious corruption...

International Affairs

EU Relations

Does the European Parliament Judge Central Asia Fairly?

In 2024, European Parliament (EP) resolutions on Central Asia emphasized its increasing significance in a world that is being reshaped by Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s growing assertiveness. They focused on strengthening the EU’s partnerships with Central Asia while seeking to advance democratic values and human rights. These Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreements aim to support economic reforms, foster sustainable development, and encourage regional cooperation. At the same time, reflecting the EU’s strategic focus on stability and resilience in the region, the EP’s resolutions urged the Central Asian states to decrease their dependency on Russian energy and avoid facilitating...

Diplomacy

Russian Foreign Ministry Responds to Turkmen Displeasure Over ‘Second Turkmenbashi’ Article

Global Diplomacy

Jackson-Vanik and Kazakhstan: One Step Away from Repeal

Afghanistan

Afghanistan as Part of Central Asia: Expectations, Reality, Challenges, and Threats

University

Iranian President Honored as Professor at Tajik Medical University

Nuclear Energy

With Russia Visit, Kazakh Team Wraps Up Study Tour For Nuclear Project

A Kazakh delegation has toured one of Russia’s main nuclear energy facilities, inspecting the turbine hall, laboratories and cooling systems of power units as it rates possible suppliers for the construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant. Similar trips were made late last year to the other countries on Kazakhstan’s short list: South Korea, France and China. Kazakhstan will make a final decision on a supplier or consortium for the nuclear power plant project this year, the Ministry of Energy said, reflecting momentum since Kazakhstan approved the government-backed plan in a national referendum in October. Kazakhstan, the world’s top producer...

Diplomacy

Mirziyoyev Invites Trump to Visit Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States by inviting him to visit Uzbekistan. Mirziyoyev's press secretary, Sherzod Asadov, made the announcement. Republican candidate Donald Trump won the November 2024 U.S. presidential election and was sworn into office on January 20, 2025. In his congratulatory letter, Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that the United States, under Trump’s leadership, would continue to enhance its global influence and prestige. He commended the country’s economic strength and vital role in international affairs. The letter also highlighted Uzbekistan’s appreciation for the United...

International Cooperation

Kyrgyzstan Explores Hungarian Agricultural Technologies

The 3rd Kyrgyz-Hungarian Agricultural Forum was held on January 17 in Budapest, Hungary, with the goal of strengthening ties between agricultural companies from Kyrgyzstan and Hungary. According to the Kyrgyz government’s official website, the forum showcased Hungary’s innovative agricultural technologies and solutions to address challenges in the sector. Focus on Innovation and Sustainability At the forum, leading Hungarian agricultural companies presented modern technologies aimed at increasing crop yields, improving irrigation systems, processing agricultural products, and promoting environmentally sustainable farming practices. These innovations align with Kyrgyzstan’s growing need to modernize its agricultural sector and improve productivity. Kyrgyzstan Seeks Hungarian Expertise Speaking...

International transport

Kazakhstan-China Railway Cargo Transportation Reaches Record High in 2024

In 2024, railway cargo transportation between Kazakhstan and China exceeded 32 million tons, achieving an all-time high, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Transport. Kazakhstan’s rail exports to China grew by 1 million tons, totaling 13.7 million tons. Key export commodities included iron and non-ferrous ore, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and grain. Meanwhile, Chinese transit cargo passing through Kazakhstan increased by 19%, reaching 15.3 million tons. Additionally, containerized Chinese cargo transiting to Europe via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) recorded significant growth, rising by 43% compared to 2023. One of the main drivers of this record-breaking performance was the...

Life & Culture

Silk Road

Silk Roads Exhibition: Beating Heart of the Ancient World

On a gloomy winter’s day, The Times of Central Asia visited the Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum. The sight of a significant queue wrapped around the museum for entry was startling. Once inside, the exhibit thronged with visitors snaking their way to peruse artifacts arranged by region and era. Concerned about blocking display views as you read descriptions? No need to worry — thick guidebooks with full narratives greeted you at the entrance to borrow during your visit. The exhibition envisions the Silk Road as the beating heart of the ancient world, with arteries stretching across seas, mountains,...

Cultural Heritage

American Musicians Celebrate the Dutar During Tour of Turkmenistan

Agriculture

Kazakhstan Restricts Potato Exports to Non-EAEU Countries Amid Price Surge

Central Asian Art

Tajikistan Opens Its First Digital Art Gallery Highlighting Local Activists’ Work

Transport

Kazakhstan Expands Invataxi Services with Taxi Aggregator Partnership

Culture

Uzbekistan Encourages Civil Servants in Tashkent to Wear National Dress

Shavkat Umurzakov, the khokim of Tashkent, has signed a decree launching the National Tashkent project, an initiative aimed at promoting Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage and national traditions within the capital. The project includes a wide range of activities, from redesigning public spaces to reflect traditional Uzbek aesthetics to encouraging civil servants to adopt national attire. Public transportation, markets, parks, and other spaces across Tashkent will be adorned in a national style as part of this effort. Traditional Clothing for Civil Servants As part of the initiative, government employees in Tashkent are encouraged to wear traditional Uzbek clothing during work hours, provided...

Education

Kindergarten in Uzbekistan Stages Dangerous Show with Poisonous Cobras

A kindergarten in Uzbekistan sparked widespread outrage after staging a performance involving poisonous Central Asian cobras, a species listed in the Red Book of Uzbekistan's endangered plant and animals. Footage of the event, which was shared on social media, showed the snakes being handled in close proximity to children, raising serious concerns about safety and animal welfare. In the video, a man can be seen demonstrating two venomous snakes to a group of young children, with no apparent safety measures in place. The cobras were allowed to move freely on the floor near the children. The Uzbek language heard in...

Children

Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan Issues Statement on Quadroberism

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (DUMK) has expressed concern over the growing spread of "quadroberism" among children and adolescents. This phenomenon involves individuals imitating the habits of animals by wearing masks, tails, and ears, as well as behaving like fictional creatures. The DUMK addressed the issue in a recent statement. In its statement, the DUMK emphasized that Islam places humans above all other creatures, granting them reason and consciousness. To support this position, the administration cited verses from the Holy Quran: “We have honored the descendants of Adam, allowed them to move on land and sea, endowed them...

Crime

Two Turkmen Citizens Arrested in Istanbul for Counterfeit Alcohol Production

Turkish authorities have detained two Turkmen citizens in Istanbul for their alleged involvement in the production and distribution of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, according to Turkish news agency NTV. The arrests come in the wake of a serious public health crisis in Istanbul, where 38 people have been poisoned by counterfeit alcohol within the past 24 hours. Of those hospitalized, 11 have tragically died. The suspects were reportedly operating in the Ziya Gökalp district of Istanbul. During a search of their residence, police discovered approximately 50 liters of counterfeit alcohol, 36 narcotic pills, fake migrant identification cards, and a large quantity...

Justice

Media Law

Activists in Almaty and Kostanai Fined for Protests Supporting Temirlan Yensebek

Courts in Almaty and Kostanai have fined activists who held solitary protests supporting detained satirist Temirlan Yensebek. Each activist was ordered to pay 196,600 KZT (approximately $371). In Almaty, journalist Akmaral Dzhakibayeva was detained by police after staging a protest in front of the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. She held a placard reading "Satire is not a crime" for 25 minutes before being taken away by officers. Dzhakibayeva’s protest was not only in support of Yensebek but also dedicated to journalists previously arrested for similar demonstrations. On the same day in Kostanai, activist Sergey Zinchenko was detained after...

Press Freedom

CPJ Report Highlights Deteriorating Situation for Journalists in Tajikistan

Crocus City Hall Terrorist Attack

27 Defendants Charged in Crocus City Hall Terror Attack

Human Rights

Reporters Without Borders Condemns Attack on Turkmen Journalist Soltan Achilova

Crime

Former Kyrgyz Presidential Aide Detained in Moldova

Organized Crime

Did Kyrgyzstan’s Security Chief Order an Assassination?

The head of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiyev, has been waging a campaign against organized criminal groups in his country for the last few years and it seems he believes in fighting fire with fire. Speaking to representatives of Kyrgyzstan’s education sector on January 16, Tashiyev referred to the fight against organized crime, specifically mentioning the slain reputed crime boss Kamchybek Kolbayev. “I had to take the decision to liquidate the thief in law,” Tashiyev said, “for the sake of the state. And I made this decision, and we eliminated him.” He quickly regretted such candor...

Crime

New Arrests Made in Moscow Over Russian General’s Killing

Batukhan Tochiyev and Ramazan Padiyev have been detained in connection with the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov, head of the Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense (RCBD) Forces. According to a report by RIA Novosti, the arrests were announced by Svetlana Petrenko, the official representative of the Investigative Committee. “Based on the collected evidence, Tochiyev and Padiyev have been charged with carrying out a terrorist act as part of an organized group under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code. The court has been petitioned to place them under detention,” Petrenko said. Previously, The Times of Central Asia reported that...

Cyber Security

Cyber Déjà Vu: Is Russia Spying on Kazakhstan Again?

Another espionage scandal is gaining traction in the Western media, with Kazakhstan once again at its center. Within Kazakhstan, however, the topic of Russian cyber activities against the country is receiving minimal attention in the press. While Akorda seeks to navigate its delicate relationship with the Kremlin, any overt allegations of espionage might provoke Moscow’s powerful propaganda machine, which continues to exert significant influence over public opinion in Kazakhstan. This time, the intrigue is unfolding in cyberspace, where a hacker group identified as UAC-0063, potentially linked to the Kremlin-backed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as APT28, has been implicated...

Crime

Two Dead, One Injured in Hostage Situation in Kazakhstan

A hostage situation in the Kazakh city of Aktobe on January 13 has left two people dead and a young woman seriously injured. The events unfolded around 8pm when police received a report of a man breaking into a private residence and taking a young woman hostage. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the area. According to the press service of the Aktobe Region Police Department, both the department chief and the city prosecutor were present and personally led negotiations with the suspect. Authorities revealed that the suspect was previously acquainted with the hostage. However, the man...

Environment

Aral Sea

Kazakhstan Continues Afforestation Efforts on the Aral Sea

Kazakhstan is pressing ahead with a large-scale afforestation project aimed at restoring the ecosystem on the dried bed of the Aral Sea. The initiative brings together KATCO - a joint venture between the French state-owned company Orano and Kazakhstan’s national atomic company Kazatomprom - and other state and private entities to create artificial forests, combat land degradation, and improve environmental conditions in the Aral region. The Decline of the Aral Sea Once the world’s fourth-largest inland body of water, the Aral Sea spanned 68,000 square kilometers, straddling Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. However, starting in the 1960s, extensive water diversion from its...

Environment

Uzbekistan Launches Two New Environmental Projects

Nature

Massive Reserve for Red-Listed Animals to Be Created in Southern Kyrgyzstan

Green Transition

Mirziyoyev: Central Asia Can Become a Global Green Energy Hub

Aral Sea

Kazakhstan Increases Water Levels in North Aral Sea by 42%

Solar Energy

Kyrgyzstan Begins Construction of a New Solar Power Plant

Kyrgyzstan has launched the construction of a new solar power plant in the Kemin district of the Chui region, approximately 100 kilometers east of the capital, Bishkek. The plant will have a capacity of 100 MW and is expected to generate 155 million kWh of electricity annually. According to the government, this will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 140,000 tons and coal consumption by 50,000 tons per year. At the January 21 groundbreaking ceremony, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev described the project as a significant step toward achieving Kyrgyzstan’s energy independence and advancing sustainable development. Acknowledging...

Air Pollution

Kyrgyzstan’s Capital Grapples with Smog: Minister Outlines Pollution Sources and Plans for Cleaner Air

On January 20, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, addressed parliament to discuss the sources of air pollution in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Citing studies conducted by international organizations, Mashiev broke down the contributors to Bishkek’s smog, as reported by 24.kg. According to the minister, the primary sources of air pollution in Bishkek are: Burning of coal: 40% Exhaust gases from motor vehicles: 30% Smoke from the Bishkek Thermal Electric Power Plant: 15% Windborne dust: 13.5% Mashiev highlighted that efforts by the government in 2024 have led to improvements in air quality, based on...

Ecology

Railway Relocation Project Aims to Decongest Traffic and Improve Air Quality in Bishkek

On January 16, the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) presented Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with several proposals for a project to relocate the city’s railway tracks outside the capital’s limits, the Bishkek municipality’s press service reported. The railway, originally built during the Soviet era, runs through Bishkek from east to west, dividing the city nearly in half between its northern and southern parts. These tracks, used for cargo and passenger transport, pass through the central parts of the city and intersect with numerous strategic streets and roads. This setup has long been a major contributor to traffic congestion, especially...

Green Transition

Fossil-Fuel Rich UAE Drives Central Asia’s Green Energy Transition

Central Asian nations, especially Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, are seeking to develop closer ties with the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. What they need from the Gulf state is not fossil fuels, but renewable energy technology and investment in their green energy sectors. Despite being a significant oil-exporter, the UAE has managed in recent years to position itself as a regional leader in solar energy and photovoltaic solar projects. As a result, it now has global aspirations in the renewable energy industry. The Gulf country, through its semi-government-owned company, Masdar, has already invested billions of dollars in the construction of wind farms...

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Central Asia’s Economic Growth to Reach 5% in 2025

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Bishkek Authorities Plan to Relocate Railroad and Build Expressway

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Activists in Almaty and Kostanai Fined for Protests Supporting Temirlan Yensebek