Central Asia
Today’s Uzbekistan and the left: An interview with three Uzbek Comrades
LeftEast interviews three people from Uzbekistan’s leftist circles about the state of the country’s political economy under Mirziyoyev, the role of Soviet nostalgia, the conditions and potential for the fledgling Uzbek left.
Imran Kamyana — The Saur Revolution of 1978 is a ray of hope in these dark times, and proves that even in the most backward regions and most difficult situations, this system of oppression and exploitation can be challenged and overthrown.
‘Education is key to the emancipation of Afghanistan’: An interview with Malalai Joya
In 2021, Malalai Joya, under threat from the re-imposed Taliban regime, was forced to leave Afghanistan and live in exile. In this wide-ranging interview, she discusses the background to the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the shape of resistance today.
Kyrgyzstan: The road will be mastered by the walking — An interview with KyrgSoc
Interview with leftist Kyrgyz organization KyrgSoc.