Hamid Ismailov @ismailov_writer

Hamid Ismailov - Uzbek, Russian, British writer, poet, journalist, between 2010-2014 was the BBC WS Writer in Residence, known as bbc_writer, works for RFERL hamidismailov.com London, UK, Prague, Czechia Joined April 2010

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Publishers Weekly @PublishersWkly

2 days ago

★ Centuries of poetic tradition and the possibilities of artificial intelligence animate this dizzying and gorgeous novel from Hamid Ismailov. Translated by Fairweather-Vega, this is a rich and sensual tableau that makes an implicit argument for the value of human thought.…

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Hamid Ismailov @ismailov_writer

2 days ago

#Tajikistan: The Ministry of Culture has proposed legal amendments targeting ‘non-professional artists and bloggers who break the law’. Prosecutor General Habibullo Vohidzoda supports the idea of a draft law but says it requires further study. ozodi.org

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2 days ago

#Turkmenistan: Forced labor has intensified in Turkmenistan’s Balkhan region as this year’s cotton harvest gets underway. Local sources report that state employees have being mobilized in large numbers and pressured to meet quotas. azathabar.com/a/balkanda-mej…

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2 days ago

#Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has denied reports that Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Murat Nurtleu has been detained, calling the Orda.kz claims “entirely unfounded” and a violation of journalistic ethics. azattyk.org

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2 days ago

#Uzbekistan’s Senate has passed a law allowing inmates to reduce their prison sentences by three days for each approved book they read and pass an exam on. ozodlik.org

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2 days ago

#Kyrgyzstan: All migrants in Russia must legalize their documents by September 10. Russian authorities included some 90,000 migrants from Kyrgyzstan on a list for potential deportation. azattyk.org

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3 days ago

#Kazakhstan: Azattyq has obtained a document titled “Comprehensive media plan for supporting the implementation of the President’s directives.” Ministry of Culture and Information denied any involvement. azattyq.org

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3 days ago

#Kyrgyzstan: On Wednesday, Jalal-Abad City Council members voted to rename their city Manas. Based on this decision, a draft bill will be presented to Parliament. After receiving their approval, the city will be renamed. azattyk.org

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3 days ago

#Uzbekistan’s state debt rose to $43.4 billion by July 1, equal to 34.2% of GDP, according to official data. The World Bank remains the country’s largest single creditor with $7.84 billion. ozodlik.org

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3 days ago

#Turkmenistan: As the 2025–2026 school year got underway, teachers in Ahal region have been diverted from classrooms to prepare for Independence Day celebrations on September 27. azathabar.com/a/taze-okuw-yy…

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3 days ago

#Tajikistan: Human Rights Watch has urged the Tajik government to investigate the deaths of five Pamir activists who died in prison this year, citing concerns over mistreatment and lack of medical care. All five were arrested after the May 2022 protests. ozodi.org

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4 days ago

#Tajikistan: Starting September 1, Latvia has enforced stricter entry requirements for citizens of several non-EU countries, including Tajikistan. Travelers must now provide detailed information at the border ozodi.org

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4 days ago

#Turkmenistan: Activist Myrat Dushemow, who had completed his four-year sentence in June, still remains in custody under newly fabricated charges and without court review. azathabar.com/a/dusemowyn-es…

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4 days ago

#Uzbekistan: Following President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to China, Beijing pledged billions in new loans, credits, and investments for Uzbekistan. ozodlik.org

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4 days ago

#Kyrgyzstan: Three Chinese truck drivers were detained after attempting to resist and attack local police officers in the Osh region. The incident occurred on August 31 at the Kyrgyz-Chinese border. azattyk.org/a/33519686.html

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4 days ago

#Kazakhstan: Human rights defenders say there are many political prisoners in Kazakhstan. Authorities claim there are none. The public, however, is skeptical of the official stance. azattyq.org/a/sayasi-tutqy…

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5 days ago

#Kazakhstan's parliament convened today for a joint session, marking the start of the new political season. The gathering comes as two competing versions of a new constitution are being debated across the country. azattyq.org

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5 days ago

#Kyrgyzstan: Former Osh Mayor Aitmamat Kadyrbaev was arrested on corruption charges but was placed under house arrest shortly thereafter. This occurred soon after the arrest of Japar Ormonov, the former chairman of the Osh City Council. azattyk.org

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5 days ago

#Uzbekistan: During his visit to China for the SCO summit, President Mirziyoyev announced the creation of a new SCO Security Center in Tashkent. The institution will coordinate joint responses to regional threats, including cyber and nuclear security. ozodlik.org

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5 days ago

#Turkmenistan: Residents of the western town Turkmenbashi say everyday life has worsened sharply following the international conference held in nearby Avaza earlier this month. azathabar.com/a/arkadag-awaz…