Gulnura Toralieva
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Deputy premier welcomes criticism, urges legislators to look at good news as well.
Defections from regional distribution network may destroy Soviet-era effort to ensure equitable sharing of electricity.
Bishkek government struggling to stop thousands making risky trip to Britain for illegal work.
Lack of funding threatens Kyrgyzstan’s only hospice for terminally ill cancer patients.
On the eve of elections, young people are getting involved in politics.
Opposition says special training for police is intended to crush legitimate protest.
Homophobia is rife in Kyrgyzstan with gay women particularly susceptible to discrimination.
Given what they’re up against, it’s not surprising that few women make it as politicians.
Kyrgyz women travel across the region to support their families, despite being bullied and harassed en route.
Restrictive legislation and a lack of special workplace provisions have combined to keep job-seeking invalids at home.