Leila Saralaeva
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After parliamentary criticism prompts most of his government offer to resign, President Kurmanbek Bakiev tells legislators to behave or face the consequences.
More protests planned as government and opposition fail to find middle ground.
Government agrees measures to take out serious criminals, a day after a prominent public figure is attacked.
President Bakiev steps in after protesters occupy central square to demand prime minister’s resignation.
Whether you view March 24 as a positive turning point or a national tragedy very much depends which side of the protest lines you were on at the time.
Marat Sultanov promises to unite a divided chamber, but some are concerned that President Bakiev will exert more control over parliament.
A personal conflict between president and parliamentary chairman mirrors the chasm between the institutions they represent.
Deputies stunned as President Bakiev tells them to stop obstructing his policymaking, and to clean up their own act at the same time.
The arrest of a senior security officer in Bishkek has sparked a major row between two powerful law-enforcement agencies.
Journalists face libel action for criticising Kurmanbek Bakiev.