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Kyrgyz Government Faces Grilling on Economy
Deputy premier welcomes criticism, urges legislators to look at good news as well.
22 May 13
Power Struggle Threatens Central Asian Electricity Grid
Defections from regional distribution network may destroy Soviet-era effort to ensure equitable sharing of electricity.
24 Nov 09
Kyrgyzstan: Illegal Migrants Head for UK
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Cancer Treatment Fears
Lack of funding threatens Kyrgyzstan’s only hospice for terminally ill cancer patients.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Politicians Court the Young
On the eve of elections, young people are getting involved in politics.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Police Prepare for Election Unrest
Opposition says special training for police is intended to crush legitimate protest.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Come Out
Homophobia is rife in Kyrgyzstan with gay women particularly susceptible to discrimination.
6 Oct 05
Kyrgyz Politics a Men-Only Club
Given what they’re up against, it’s not surprising that few women make it as politicians.
14 Jul 05
Shuttle Traders Risk All
Kyrgyz women travel across the region to support their families, despite being bullied and harassed en route.
2 Jun 05
Kyrgyzstan: Disabled Workers Written Off
Restrictive legislation and a lack of special workplace provisions have combined to keep job-seeking invalids at home.
22 Feb 05
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