Svetlana and her husband moved to Montreal from their native Kyrgyzstan three years ago seeking a better life for their two kids. So far, they love it. Education was a major factor in moving here, …
Kyrgyzstan: Bad Faith Efforts to Overhaul Constitution
(Berlin) – Rushed efforts in Kyrgyzstan to introduce far-reaching constitutional changes before new parliamentary elections endanger fundamental human rights and the democratic …
What’s in Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed ‘Khanstitution’?
Kyrgyz are set to vote on a controversial new constitution and for a new president on the same day, January 10.
Kyrgyzstan: Proposed new constitution provokes widespread revulsion
Activists and politicians are horrified by a proposed new constitution in Kyrgyzstan that they say will plunge the country into full-blown authoritarianism …
Kyrgyzstan’s wacky electoral races
More than 60 people have expressed their intent to run as president in Kyrgyzstan. One is a realistic contender, the others include perennial also-rans, activists and oddballs …
Germany hands over to Kyrgyzstan medical equipment for treating COVID-19 patients
A handing over ceremony of Germany’s assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the form of 30 devices of air-oxygen mixers, medical accessories and consumables for treatment of patients with COVID-19 was held on …
Kyrgyzstan: Wacky electoral races
More than 60 people have expressed their intent to run as president in Kyrgyzstan. One is a realistic contender, the others include perennial also-rans, activists and oddballs …
Real fakes: how Kyrgyzstan’s troll factories work
In Kyrgyzstan, internet trolling has become not only a powerful political tool, but also a profitable business. Several trolls explain how the Central Asian state has become home to a well-equipped …
Chinese FM talks over phone with Kyrgyz counterpart
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation on Monday with his Kyrgyz counterpart Ruslan Kazakbaev. Wang said that China and Kyrgyzstan are linked by mountains …
Kazakhstan to send assistance to Kyrgyzstan to fight COVID-19
Kazakhstan will send humanitarian assistance to neighbouring Kyrgyzstan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kazakh prime minister’s office said Tuesday. A total of 400 ventilators and about 2 million …