WILDNESS. Bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
In the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan, thousands of young girls and women are kidnapped every year to be forced
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Central Asia
Trilingual education in Kazakhstan: what to expect
While the only existing studies consider trilingualism in Kazakhstan in general, this research aims to identify possible risks and prospects
Read MoreUzbekistan carpets: history and traditions
When we talk about the carpets of Central Asia, we typically mean those produced by Turkmens. However, the production of
Read MoreFood poisoning kills 14 prison inmates in Tajikistan
Tajikistan has opened a criminal investigation after 14 prison inmates died of food poisoning while being transferred from Tajikistan’s
Read MoreBuddhist heritage of Chitral
Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir reflects on Chitral’s place in what was once a largely Buddhist region Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir
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An example to all: Mongolian herders who took on a corporate behemoth – and won
Displaced from their land by multinational mining companies, nomadic herders defied the odds to preserve their heritage for future generations
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In Tajik mountains, Pamiris keep unique culture alive
Herald Special In remote Tajik mountains, Pamiris keep unique culture alive. The Pamir mountains of northern Tajikistan are sometimes known
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The Central Asia collection at the British Library
Zaynab Mukhammad-Dost The Turkish and Turkic Collections at the British Library are the largest collections of manuscript and printed material
Read MoreFestival of togetherness
Herald Report The University of Central Asia (UCA) organised the “Festival of Togetherness” on its campus in Khorog, Tajikistan, recently. Badakhshan TV
Read MoreExperts for sustainable, eco-friendly mineral extraction
Herald Report Experts, academics and government representatives have called for sustainable exploration of mineral deposits and safeguarding the interests of
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Former Tajik opposition member jailed for 15 years
KHUJAND, Tajikistan — A court in Tajikistan has sentenced a former member of the banned Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan
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Aga Khan Music Awards ceremony kicks off in Lisbon
Pioneering music prize recognises exceptional achievement in the preservation and revitalisation of Muslim musical heritage. Herald Report The Aga Khan
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Aga Khan Music Awards laureates, finalists announced
Pioneering music prize recognises exceptional achievement in the preservation and revitalisation of Muslim musical heritage. Herald Report The Aga Khan
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Nauruz festivities kick off across Asia, ME & Balkans
Mayors of 17 world cities to participate in Dushanbe Navruz festival; over 10,000 people to participate in Nurek show Herald
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Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan sign accord to ease tension on border
Herald Report Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan authorities have signed agreement to ease tension on the borders of the two Central Asian
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