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Kyrgyzstan: Annan Visit Provokes Demos
Authorities keep opposition protesters well away from visiting UN chief.
21 Feb 05
Akaev Scores Stunning Victory
Kyrgyzstan's voters confound observers, re-electing President Askar Akaev by a larger margin than ever
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Protesters March on Capital
Hundreds of demonstrators are determined to break through police barricades to attend an opposition congress this weekend.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Terror Arrests Questioned
Not everyone believes the government’s claim to have foiled an Islamic terror attack on the United States military.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Boost for Media Freedom
Independent printing press opens for business in the capital despite government reservations.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Falcon Smuggling Furore
Poaching scandal threatens to blow up into political row as protected species turns up at Russian airbase.
21 Feb 05
New Kyrgyz Political Force Emerging
Opposition is uniting around former allies of President Akaev.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Fears for Missing Activist
Rumours are rife that the disappearance is linked to the long-time human rights defender’s criticism of President Akaev.
21 Feb 05
Russia and Kyrgyzstan Move Closer
Moscow's support for Kyrgyzstan has prompted some Bishkek analysts to raise serious geo-political concerns.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Torture Ban
International pressure appears to have prompted ban on use of force to extract confessions.
21 Feb 05
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