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Environmental scandal in Kara-Balta
2 stories in order · October 9, 2026 — November 6, 2026
- · Reported by 3 outletsMinistry of Natural Resources sues Asia Steel plant over excess air pollution in Kara-BaltaThe Ministry of Natural Resources has sued the Asia Steel plant in Kara-Balta over a critically high level of air pollution exceeding the norm fourfold.
- · Reported by 7 outletsSadyr Japarov appoints Zhenishbek Asylbek mayor of Kara-BaltaPresident of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree appointing Zhenishbek Asylbek as mayor of the city of Kara-Balta in Chui region.