Joanna Lillis

@joannalillis

Almaty-based journalist covering Central Asia for , , . Author of Dark Shadows: Inside the Secret World of Kazakhstan

Almaty, Kazakhstan
Joined June 2010
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    Food shortages, smog, and a Soviet soccer superstar. Plus, on new research into the role of narcotics in Kyrgyz prison hierarchies. -

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    6 hours ago

    Nice time of year to do some reading. With that in mind, here are some books for those new to power and . I keep these in the office and recommend them all.

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    Dec 22

    For all of Turkmenistan's recent neighborly overtures, China is easily still its main partner in energy.

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    Dec 22

    “When I read on the internet that the air has been ruined because of people like us, it makes me feel bad, but we have no choice.”

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  5. Dec 22

    Big Houses, Deep Pockets - investigates the Nazarbayev family's wealth and property. They sure have done well for themselves over the last 30 years!

    Twenty-five properties. Six countries. $785 million. In a major new investigation, we examine how, and where, relatives of former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev are parking their money outside of Kazakhstan.
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    Dec 21

    Analysis: Scandals Increase Tensions Ahead Of Controversial Elections In Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

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    Dec 21

    There Won’t be Political Reform in Uzbekistan. Here’s Why

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    Dec 21

    Burning trash, unfettered development, and used cars sold without catalytic convertors are all contributing some some of the filthiest air on the planet.

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  10. Dec 21

    As heads into a parliamentary election in which not a single opposition party is standing, government reveals how many new parties it's registered since Tokayev promised 'political competion'. The answer is none. Eight applied for registration.

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    Dec 20

    Posts on Instagram, Facebook, and Russia’s Odnoklassniki catalog the opulent lifestyle of Amanda Turgunova, the wife of a powerful Kyrgyzstani political broker who has been sanctioned by the US after several OCCRP investigations.

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    Dec 20

    The Central Asia Barometer survey covering Kyrgyzstan's January 10 election confirms Sadyr Japarov is unassailable. 64% said they will vote for him. 80% are for a presidential constitution that would make him the most powerful president since his former boss Kurmanbek Bakiyev.

    On the 10th of December, 2020 Central Asia Barometer has started fieldwork for its new one-time survey on upcoming presidential elections and referendum in Kyrgyzstan. Sample size 1000, Methodology CATI.
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    Dec 18

    Kyrgyzstan's most notorious man is having a pretty good year, despite being sanctioned by Washington.

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    Dec 17

    Макс Бокаев: «Ко мне в тюрьму приезжали советники президента»

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  15. Dec 18

    Hilarious

    Google translates “Thank you, Mr President” into Russian as “Спасибо, Владимир Владимирович” - Thank you Vladimir Vladimirovich
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    Dec 18

    My review for of Brian Song's compelling documentary 'Misha'. This is the story of legendary captain Mikhail An, the son of Korean deportees, an Uzbek national hero and one of 178 Soviet citizens killed in a 1979 air crash.

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    Dec 18

    ‘This was territory Chinese authorities did not want the outside world to see... a vast system of surveillance, detention, cultural erasure and forced labor has devastated the Uighur people in their homeland.’

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  18. Dec 18

    Yesterday I posted an empty billboard showcasing the parliamentary election in . Today's offering of Nur Otan posters only makes it look like a one-party state, which it effectively is, even if other pro-government parties are standing

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  19. Dec 18

    This case was dismissed today as courts in play to new master's tune.

    Tomorrow a court hearing will take place @ 13:00 in Bishkek Admin.court (Ibraimov/Moskovskaya str), Sooronkulova vs CEC (registration of Sadyr Japarov as Pres.candidate in violation of KG legislation)
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  20. Dec 18

    : Even Russia feels pain as pandemic wreaks havoc on migration lifeline

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