Mayor Emomali says city hall spent $1.14mn on bus stops.
Predictions of an imminent revolt may be wishful thinking.
Unlike his predecessor, the new US president will at least take an interest in issues such as Georgia's deep divisions, organised crime in the Kyrgyz government and Nagorno-Karabakh. But his in-tray is rather full with other pressing matters.
2020 was a bad year for human rights around the world, but the US’ upcoming Biden presidency is an opportunity for change, says Human Rights Watch.
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan are taking triumphalist stances on coronavirus.