Gulnara Mambetalieva
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As suspicions grow about the possible involvement of Tashkent in Alisher Saipov’s death, there is concern that a thorough investigation will prove politically impossible.
Threat of more blackouts despite efforts to hoard water for hydropower ahead of cold season.
Part of the opposition is forging a new alliance, but prospects for a broader anti-government coalition remain slim.
As Kyrgyz move out in search of a better life abroad, their neighbours from Tajikistan are buying up homes.
Increasing numbers of medics are leaving for Russia and Kazakstan, reducing the quality of healthcare in their own country.