Anara Yusupova
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One year on, true reconciliation remains distant prospect as ethnic communities pursue parallel existences.
Rebuilding and reconciliation efforts slow to take off as tensions persist.
Interim government must set aside differences and focus on stability, analysts say. By Anara Yusupova and Asyl Osmonalieva in Bishkek
Tendency towards playing safe by avoiding controversial subject-matter.
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.
Parliament’s refusal to sign international ban on executions seen as a bad sign.
Kyrgyz public unimpressed by new law to make singing national anthem compulsory.
Kubanychbek Kadyrov could now face charges, in what his opposition colleagues see as a politically-inspired campaign to marginalise government critic.
Opposition says election timing geared towards low turnout, making ballot-rigging easier.