The acting president and prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has resigned, his press service announced in a statement on Saturday.
Interim President of Kyrgyzstan announces resignation due to participation in elections
Acting President, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said on Saturday that he is resigning due to his participation in the early presidential elections. “I have decided to resign as president …
Kyrgyzstan’s Latest Anti-Corruption Campaign: Is It Real Or Just For Show?
There is a new anti-corruption campaign in progress in Kyrgyzstan that started after Sadyr Japarov became the country’s prime minister and acting president. But it is unclear how many of the …
Light earthquake of magnitude 4.7 just reported 81 km northeast of Osh, Kyrgyzstan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred early afternoon on Thursday 12 November 2020 at 2.25 pm local time near the town of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a …
Trial Begins Of Suspects Charged Following Violent Clashes In Uzbekistan’s Sokh Exclave
Twenty-two people have gone on trial in Uzbekistan’s volatile Sokh exclave within neighboring Kyrgyzstan for allegedly being involved in mass disorder.
Kyrgyzstan seeks verification of 20 pilots’ credentials
Aviation authorities of Kyrgyzstan have sought a clarification from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) asking for verification of the credentials of 20 pilots working there. They cited a recent reminder …
New Kyrgyzstan leader vilifying free press
Assaults on the press are a regular feature of Kyrgyzstan’s political landscape, but “enemies of the people” is a curiously unoriginal attack.
Turkey, Kyrgyzstan sign deal for Maarif Foundation schools
Turkey and Kyrgyzstan signed Tuesday an agreement to open Maarif Foundation schools in the Central Asian country. The agreement was signed during a meeting between …
Turkey, Kyrgyzstan sign deal for Maarif Foundation schools
Turkey and Kyrgyzstan signed Tuesday an agreement to open Maarif Foundation schools in the Central Asian country. The agreement was signed during a meeting between …
New Revelations In Istanbul Assassination That Rattled Kyrgyzstan
One year ago, a Chinese-born Uyghur whistle-blower was gunned down in a cafe in Istanbul after providing RFE/RL with documents exposing how he funneled hundreds of millions of dollars out of …