Ainagul Abdrakhmanova
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Kyrgyz Leader Tries to Rally Support
Defiance comes as interim government announces plans for presidential election after bloody revolt.
9 Apr 10
Riot Deaths Spark Kyrgyz Turmoil
Thousands besiege president’s office as anger over spiralling prices explodes into political violence.
7 Apr 10
Kyrgyz Government Faces Down Utilities Protests
Poor people to be cushioned against price rises, but authorities insist everyone else must pay realistic share of energy costs. By Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek
2 Apr 10
Is Uzbek Guerrilla Force Planning Homecoming?
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.
18 Nov 09
Dismay as Kazak Court Upholds Zhovtis Conviction
Western diplomats join OSCE and rights activists in questioning judge’s decision that trial was sound.
3 Nov 09
Doubts About Kyrgyz Political Reform Plan
Analysts are sceptical that new institutions will make for more democratic decision-making.
27 Oct 09
Upsurge in Militant Presence in Kyrgyzstan
Porous border makes country's south vulnerable to incursions, experts say.
10 Jul 09
Kyrgyz Abandon Passports Along With Country
Population loss has serious implications for Kyrgyzstan’s future, say experts.
8 Jul 09
Kyrgyzstan: Migrants Squeezed Out of Election
An electoral commission decree prevents Kyrgyz migrants voting outside the country in upcoming ballot.
20 Nov 05
Uzbek Refugees Face Uncertain Future
Interim authorities in Bishkek say there’s a possibility that hundreds of Uzbeks who fled into Kyrgyzstan in the last few days may be sent home.
20 Nov 05
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