Leila Saralaeva
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Kyrgyzstan: New Government, Old Faces
Is President Akaev building a slimmed-down government for reform, or just rearranging an entourage of old friends?
22 Feb 05
Farm Loan Scheme in Trouble
Japanese government concerned at poor management of a loan scheme that farmers say was unworkable from the start.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz TV Viewers Left in the Dark
Did political or technical interference cause blackout of top independent television station?
21 Feb 05
Kyryzstan: Police Force in Crisis
Eighth suspected contract killing in two months underlines sorry state of Kyrgyz law enforcers.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Passport Scam
Corruption within passport system may jeopardise reforms aimed at curbing counterfeit travel document trade.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan's Not-So-Secret Service
Parliamentary report damns secret police as “state within a state” after detailing surveillance and subversion.
21 Feb 05
Changing Sides in Kyrgyzstan
A leading government figure has apparently switched allegiance to the opposition, but critics say it’s all part of a complex game.
21 Feb 05
Gulf States to Curb Sex Trafficking
Kyrgyz officials and women’s rights activists welcome the changes, but the roots of the sex trade have yet to be tackled.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan's Fading Romance With the West
President Akaev’s warning that outside forces are pushing for a Georgian-style revolution looks like a tactic to ward off criticism of next year’s elections.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Gays Face Blackmail Menace
Police said to be threatening to "out" Bishkek homosexuals unless they pay hefty bribes.
21 Feb 05
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