Sultan Jumagulov
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Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are refusing to compromise over a land dispute threatening to trigger a new conflict between the two countries.
Pro-government supporters and opposition activists hold rival demonstrations as tensions rise on eve of parliamentary ballot.
Deputies and activists claim that the authorities are trying to intimidate them into silence.
A government commission set up to investigate the former administration’s finances faces political pressure and tortuous accounting.
Wave of violence as ordinary people dispense their own brand of justice against wealthy politicians.
Government buildings in Bishkek stormed by huge crowds, just two months after similar demonstrations toppled government.
Authorities seek harsh powers to head off Ukrainian-inspired election trouble, a fear which opposition members dismiss as nonsense.
Opposition shows no sign of easing pressure on President Akaev's regime one year on from rally that shook the republic.
Bishkek security agencies look set to tighten the screws on Kyrgyz nationals studying Islam abroad.
Vowing to return to active politics, jailed dissident Topchubek Turgunaliev is released following strong international pressure.