New religion laws in Kyrgyzstan are taking effect this month, signed into law by President Sadyr Japarov in January. The ...
Kyrgyzstan has outlawed the all-covering Islamic niqab. Authorities insists the ban does not extend to the hijab, the Islamic ...
In Kyrgyzstan, where many still use Russian-style last names, parliament has adopted a bill that promotes traditional Kyrgyz ...
Its journalism demonstrates the challenges media outlets have in covering and influencing treatment of religious affiliations ...
With a decree issued by President Žaparov, a law has come into force banning clothes that entirely cover women's bodies and ...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, January 22. President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov, signed a new law limiting religious influence, Trend reports. The law restricts the wearing of clothing that conceals ...