Struggling to handle a pandemic and general economic crisis, Kyrgyzstan has just seen its president ousted by an ex-convict as Russia and China watch from the sidelines.
Kyrgyzstan calls new parliamentary election in December
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday set a new parliamentary election for December following a disputed vote that led to the resignation of the country’s president.The Oct. 4 parliamentary election …
Poster Boy For Alleged Corruption In Kyrgyzstan Detained By New Authorities
Raimbek Matraimov, who was implicated in corruption involving hundreds of millions of dollars, is in custody. But the manner of his detention raises questions about whether the former customs kingpin …
Ex-prisoner Sadyr Japarov confirmed as Kyrgyzstan president
Nationalist politician jailed for kidnapping to lead country until elections next year …
How corruption in Kyrgyzstan put Chinese investments at risk
According to the Overseas Chinese Service Centre in Bishkek, he had lived in Kyrgyzstan for over 20 years and genuinely believed that the hub was a win-win for both the Central Asian nation and China.
Kyrgyzstan: In an uprising low on heroes, defense volunteers shine
The appearance of self-defense units in Kyrgyzstan is the second time this year that civil society has been forced to hold the line. Where the state repeatedly fails to live up to its obligations, …
Kyrgyzstan’s President Resigns Amid Turmoil Following Disputed Election
“I’m not clinging to power,” Sooronbay Jeenbekov said. The new prime minister, sprung from jail, says he’ll become president. Russia, Kyrgyzstan’s main ally, is freezing aid until the situation calms.
Kyrgyzstan’s President Resigns Amid Turmoil Following Disputed Election
“I’m not clinging to power,” Sooronbay Jeenbekov said. The new prime minister, sprung from jail, says he’ll become president. Russia, Kyrgyzstan’s main ally, is freezing aid until the situation calms.
A Hidden Force In Kyrgyzstan Hijacks The Opposition’s Push For Big Changes
The opposition parties that fared poorly in Kyrgyzstan’s controversial parliamentary elections protested in the streets and brought down the government. But while the opposition pondered its next move …
Kyrgyzstan: Released prisoners being sent back to jail
This season of turbulence in Kyrgyzstan has seen a carousel of releases and subsequent rearrests of prominent politicians …