A new joint project is being launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union aimed at combating child and forced labor in Turkmenistan. Its focus is primarily on the country’s cotton sector, which has long faced criticism from human rights groups and international comp
The authorities in Turkmenistan have again mobilized public-sector employees for the annual cotton harvest, forcing teachers, doctors, municipal workers, and other state employees either to work in the fields or pay for replacement laborers from their own salaries. The renewed campaign comes as inte
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has again criticized Turkmenistan over the continued use of forced labor in its cotton sector, calling on the country to dismantle its state-imposed cotton quota system and submit a detailed progress report by September 1. The call followed discussions at
The International Labour Organization has reported a rise in child labor during Turkmenistan’s 2025 cotton harvest, despite improvements in some working conditions and continued cooperation with the government. The findings were published in the ILO’s second consecutive assessment of labor condition
The European Union used its latest human rights dialogue with Turkmenistan to press Ashgabat on the gap between outward engagement and domestic control. The 18th annual EU-Turkmenistan Human Rights Dialogue was held in Ashgabat on June 22. It came during a period of slightly more visible contact bet
In most Central Asian countries, checking the average salary is as simple as visiting the national statistics agency’s website. In Turkmenistan, however, wage data remain largely inaccessible. The State Statistics Committee does not publish salary figures online, and its annual statistical yearbooks
Rights groups have urged the European Union to take a tougher line on Turkmenistan, warning that closer ties with Ashgabat should be tied to measurable progress on human rights. The call came in a briefing by the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Turkmen Initiative for Human
Bishkek City Hall will no longer extend lease agreements with owners of gas stations located on municipal land within the city limits. The announcement was made by Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev during a meeting with residents of Oktyabrsky district.
Former President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov commented on politician Azimbek Beknazarov’s claim that his resignation letter was allegedly written under pressure from Kamchybek Tashiev.
President Sadyr Japarov signed amendments to the Law «On Internal Migration,» introducing simplified registration procedures for certain categories of citizens.
Citizens of Turkmenistan applying for biometric passports or traveling abroad are facing technical failures during fingerprint collection, according to Turkmen.news . Because Migration Service equipment often fails to recognize fingerprint patterns, people are being forced to obtain special medical
Prices for fuel and lubricants in Kyrgyzstan will remain unchanged. Deputy Energy Minister Nasipbek Kerimov announced on Birinchi Radio.
Abdumalik Bekzat, a descendant of Alymbek Datka, has been granted citizenship of Kyrgyzstan. Taalaybek Sarybashov, a member of the Zhogorku Kenesh, reported.
Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC commented on the tree felling along the road leading to Manas International Airport. Eyewitnesses had previously reported on social media that poplars were being removed along the road.
Modern residential buildings will be built in the high-mountain village of Zardaly in Batken region. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, reported.