Developments appear to strengthen the hand of President Sooronbai Jeenbekov in the short term, though he has said that he would heed calls to resign if parliament could establish a new cabinet.
US and West need to stand solid behind Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia’s only democracy
Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia’s only democratic country, remains mired in political turmoil a week after allegations of electoral interference triggered violent protests.
New Kyrgyzstan prime minister appointed after disputed election, unrest
Kyrgyz lawmakers on Saturday approved former parliament member Sadyr Japarov, 51, as prime minister after his supporters sprung him from prison following a state of emergency caused by a disputed Oct.
A Convicted Kidnapper Is Chosen to Lead Government of Kyrgyzstan
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.