https://www.rferl.org/z/671 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Uzbekistan https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org/z/671 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:30:35 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Russia is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to build schools and universities across Central Asia, reinforcing the use of the Russian language at a time when younger generations in the region are increasingly exposed to Western and Chinese influences. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-schools-central-asia-kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-kazakhstan-uzbekistan/33771019.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-schools-central-asia-kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-kazakhstan-uzbekistan/33771019.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:40 +0200 FeaturesKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanTurkmenistan Uzbekistan Across Central Asia, deep-rooted son preference is driving sex-selective abortions and distorting birth ratios. Women describe intense family pressure to bear boys, while experts warn the growing gender imbalance could fuel long-term social instability. https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-sex-selective-abortions-girls-tajikistan-uzbekistan/33761697.html https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-sex-selective-abortions-girls-tajikistan-uzbekistan/33761697.html Sun, 24 May 2026 13:22:35 +0200 FeaturesTajikistanUzbekistanThe Rundown Stories In Central Asia, newborn boys outnumber girls at a rate well beyond the worldwide average. That shift is the result of sex-selective abortion, in which families choose to terminate a pregnancy when a daughter is expected. Observers warn that this choice is not always made freely by pregnant women. https://www.rferl.org/a/tajikistan-uzbekistan-sex-selective-abortion-demographics/33762791.html https://www.rferl.org/a/tajikistan-uzbekistan-sex-selective-abortion-demographics/33762791.html Fri, 22 May 2026 20:47:04 +0200 TajikistanUzbekistanVideo ArchiveVideos A major military museum in the western German city of Koblenz is denying entry to nationals from 26 countries, causing tense scenes with some visitors who arrive with children. https://www.rferl.org/a/germany-military-museum-bans-ukrainians-russians-security-risk/33756719.html https://www.rferl.org/a/germany-military-museum-bans-ukrainians-russians-security-risk/33756719.html Sat, 16 May 2026 13:28:17 +0200 FeaturesAfghanistanArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusGeorgiaIranKazakhstanKyrgyzstanMoldovaRussiaTajikistanTurkmenistan UkraineUzbekistanTatar-BashkirPakistanPicksThe Rundown Stories