In the aftermath of Kyrgyzstan’s October election, social media posts and videos of public events featuring politicians and activists, who criticize Sadyr Japarov — who became interim prime minister …
What Crucial Central Asian Elections Mean for Biden’s Eurasian Policy | Opinion
The dual elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan offer crucial insights for Biden’s approach toward to those critical neighbors of Russia—and vital corridors for China’s ambitious Belt and Road …
Kyrgyzstan: Official says COVID fatalities may be far more than admitted
A senior member of Kyrgyzstan’s government has said the number of people who died during the COVID-19 may be far greater than has been acknowledged to date …
Elections In Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Fail To Satisfy
The preliminary results of elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on January 10 are in and show tallies that were predictable well ahead of the voting. In both countries the outcomes were not very …
After Kyrgyzstan’s third uprising in 15 years, a nationalist who was sprung from prison is elected president
Sadyr Japarov won nearly 80 percent of the vote three months after violent protests ousted the previous government.
Newly-elected Kyrgyzstan president to boost his powers
The nationalist politician who has won a landslide victory in Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election says he will push for quick constitutional changes to strengthen the powers of the presidency …
Japarov set for landslide win in Kyrgyzstan vote
The frontrunner in Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election, Sadyr Japarov, appears to have won by a landslide, preliminary results suggest.With most ballots counted, partial results show him with almost 80 …
Populist, Prisoner, President: A Convicted Kidnapper Wins Kyrgyzstan Election
In a country where presidents’ tenures often end with violent upheavals, Sadyr Japarov emerged victorious in a snap election set off by an uprising last fall.
Once-jailed nationalist wins Kyrgyzstan presidency
A nationalist politician who was released from prison amid protests that overthrew Kyrgyzstan’s president last year has been elected as his replacement. Voters in Sunday’s …
Nationalist wins landslide victory in Kyrgyzstan presidential vote
Nationalist p Sadyr Japarov has won a landslide victory in Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election, with early results on Sunday suggesting he garnered almost 80 per cent of the vote. Sprung from his jail …