Lawmakers in Central Asia’s only democracy selected a man sprung from jail by protesters just days ago in an effort to end days of violent political unrest …
Kyrgyzstan Bans Rallies, Imposes Curfew to End Turmoil
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have banned rallies and imposed a curfew in the capital, seeking to end a week of turmoil sparked by a disputed parliamentary election.
Election officials annulled Kyrgyzstan’s October election. Here’s why.
Last Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan sparked protests after election results showed that only pro-government parties secured seats in government. By day, citizens continue to protest in …
New Clashes As Kyrgyzstan Slips Deeper Into Crisis
At least five people were injured during fresh clashes between rival groups in Kyrgyzstan on Friday as the volatile Central Asian country slipped deeper into crisis. Political factions were jostling …
Kyrgyzstan election: Fresh clashes as state of emergency comes into force
A state of emergency has come into force in Kyrgyzstan where rival protestors fought at rallies on Friday in the streets of the capital, Bishkek. Shots were fired at the car of former president …
Power vacuum in Kyrgyzstan leaves country in leaderless disarray
Kyrgyzstan’s government has been at a standstill this week after annulled parliamentary elections created a power vacuum with multiple political factions vying to fill it. Now, the central Asian …
From Hiding, Kyrgyzstan’s Leader Declares State of Emergency
Earlier on Friday, after protesters besieged government buildings, President Sooronbai Jeenbekov said he was willing to leave office. His new decree raised concerns about an orderly transfer of power.
Protests, tear gas and a power vacuum: Kyrgyzstan reels after week of political unrest
The site of previous upheaval, Kyrgyzstan faces an uncertain future after protests sent its president into hiding.
New Clashes In Kyrgyzstan As Leader ‘Ready To Resign’
The new clashes broke out after Jeenbekov imposed a state of emergency in the capital on Friday and said he would resign to end post-vote chaos. A disputed parliamentary election sparked a fresh …
State of emergency in Kyrgyzstan as troops deployed amid growing unrest
Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in the capital Bishkek on Friday and ordered troops to deploy, as supporters of rival political groups took to the streets after days …