The Kremlin didn’t invent term limit resets and constitutional referendums. The autocratic leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan blazed the trail.
Tajik Villager Killed By Kyrgyz-Tajik Cross-Border Shooting
A villager in Tajikistan has been killed in a shooting incident across t. Both Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan also report that a soldier from their border-guard services was injured by cross-border gunfire …
Qatar supports Kyrgyzstan in facing coronavirus pandemic
Qatar has sent medical aid to Kyrgyzstan in support of its efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). The aid shipment, which was provided by Qatar Charity, included ventilators.
Watching Kyrgyzstan’s coronavirus crisis: A photographer’s journal
They had other, more important things, to worry about. One of the first major high-profile deaths was that of the ex-mufti of Kyrgyzstan, Chubak ajy Jalilov, on July 11. A lot of people came to the …
Dying Doctors Leave A Void As Kyrgyzstan’s COVID-19 Crisis Grows
Kul region of Kyrgyzstan say they are continuing to struggle to treat COVID-19 patients and lack critical medicine, equipment, and staff. In a local hospital, most staff have been infected and several …
In Kyrgyzstan, community based tourism shows a way forward
Although Covid-19 has hit the tourism industry hard, the example of Kyrgyzstan, with its beautiful landscapes and rich traditions, shows that ecotourism can be a path to a sustainable future …
COVID-19: Kyrgyzstan Observes National Day Of Mourning; Uzbek Deputy Finance Minister Dies
Flags are flying at half-staff in Kyrgyzstan as the country observes a national day … In neighboring Uzbekistan, authorities said on July 29 that Deputy Finance Minister Yorqin Tursunov had died of …
Will Kyrgyzstan Postpone Its October Parliamentary Polls?
A date is set, but Kyrgyz citizens have serious concerns about the safety of holding an election amid a pandemic spinning out of control.
Perspectives | A model for Ukraine: Kyrgyzstan’s 10-year battle to end statelessness
Ukraine says it wants to root out statelessness. It should look to Kyrgyzstan’s recent success for inspiration …
Kyrgyzstan: Drama about mining protests banned from cinema screens
A film in Kyrgyzstan telling the tale of a clash between villagers and a Chinese mining company has been banned because it showed scenes of “corruption and bribery” …