Aziza Turdueva
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Jury still out on whether the latest arrangements for the giant Kumtor gold mine will prove more lucrative than before.
Decision to replace death penalty with life-imprisonment prompts activists to call for more far-reaching reform.
Some here suggest that the influx of Kazak finance may not serve national interests.
Political parties have more of a chance of winning power than ever before, but they are in no shape to fight elections at the moment.
Government commission recommends prosecution of mine company official after recent fatal accident.
Most of the Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan are in a legal no-man’s land with no legal status as refugees and the ever-present risk of deportation.
Government concessions not enough to persuade opposition to call off planned rally.
State television reporting of a political dirty tricks campaign proves nothing has changed since the Akaev era, says the opposition.
Industry asked to put some of its profits back into local development.
Plans to introduce proportional representation prompt parties to form strategic alliances to win seats and influence.