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Conflict Legacy Haunts South Kyrgyzstan
One year on, true reconciliation remains distant prospect as ethnic communities pursue parallel existences.
9 Jun 11
Deep Rifts Remain in Conflict-Torn Kyrgyz South
Rebuilding and reconciliation efforts slow to take off as tensions persist.
14 Jan 11
Unity Call for Kyrgyz Leaders
Interim government must set aside differences and focus on stability, analysts say. By Anara Yusupova and Asyl Osmonalieva in Bishkek
24 Apr 10
Kyrgyz Journalism Under Pressure on All Fronts
Tendency towards playing safe by avoiding controversial subject-matter.
3 Mar 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
Return to Death Penalty Floated in Kyrgyzstan
Parliament’s refusal to sign international ban on executions seen as a bad sign.
13 Nov 09
Kyrgyzstan: Patriotic Move Hits Wrong Note
Kyrgyz public unimpressed by new law to make singing national anthem compulsory.
26 Oct 09
Kyrgyz Opposition MP Under Pressure
Kubanychbek Kadyrov could now face charges, in what his opposition colleagues see as a politically-inspired campaign to marginalise government critic.
5 Oct 09
President to Benefit From Kyrgyz Summer Polls
Opposition says election timing geared towards low turnout, making ballot-rigging easier.
23 Jul 09
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