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Kyrgyzstan

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LGBTQ
LGBTQ Russians are fleeing to Central Asia
In this photo taken on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, an elderly man sits inside a bus in the station of Moscow, Russia. More and more migrants from the Central Asia are coming come to Moscow in search of work.
Ukraine
Russia’s war creates economic hardships for Central Asian migrants
The walnut forests of southern Kyrgyzstan sprawl along the tops of steep hills. They are believed to be the largest natural walnut forest on earth.
Environment
Kyrgyzstan’s walnut forests dwindle with increased cattle farming, climate change
Many of the Jewish graves in Kyrgyzstan are adorned with Stars of David.
History
The Jewish graves in Kyrgyzstan are fading. But a small Jewish community continues to thrive. 
Justice
Russian-style anti-gay legislation has inspired homophobic attacks in Kyrgyzstan
World powers battle for influence over Central Asia
Turmoil in Kyrgyzstan
Global Politics
US relationship with oppressive regimes under scrutiny
Arts, Culture & Media
Kyrgyzstan’s Akyn Poets
Arts, Culture & Media
Where Apples Come From
Lifestyle & Belief
Strange Harvest in a Central Asian River Valley
Global Politics
Kyrgyzstan Tries to Get Over its Violent Past
Global Politics
Democracy in Kyrgyzstan
Conflict & Justice
Kyrgyzstan refugees flee ethnic violence
Conflict & Justice
The fate of U.S. military air base in Krygyzstan remains unclear