Leila Saralaeva

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Is President Akaev preparing the ground to step down?

21 Feb 05

Gesture to former Russian leader seen as effort to boost strategic relationship.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz security services uncover alleged spying scandal in wake of critical parliamentary commission report into their working practices.

21 Feb 05

Leftists furious at removal of 10 tonne sculpture of revolutionary from the centre of the capital.

21 Feb 05

Large-scale military exercise in the Kyrgyz mountains sparks calls for preventive as well as reactive responses to insurgent threat.

21 Feb 05

Traders accuse Astana of trying to divert them to a Kazak market.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek seizes Kazak-owned hotels in a row reflecting low-level diplomatic tensions.

21 Feb 05

As momentum of anti-government campaign slows, splits appear in opposition camp.

21 Feb 05

Four small parties team up to form loyalist bloc, offering a possible vehicle for presidential succession.

21 Feb 05

Authorities' creation of press watchdog triggers alarm among independent journalists.

21 Feb 05

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