Taalaibek Amanov
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Idea of union with Russia attacked by establishment and opposition alike.
Villagers protest against a gold mining development by throwing stones at the prime minister, but the real battle to control the industry is taking place elsewhere.
The president offers his opponents more and more concessions, but all they want is his resignation.
Failure of government and opposition to hold crisis talks may lead to civil unrest.
Attack on the major independent TV station creates a sense of unease about the government’s view of media rights.
A new round of protests is promised at the end of October, but some doubt the opposition has the willpower needed to take on the president.
The president sacks his brother after allegations he was involved in planting heroin to compromise a prominent politician.
The Kyrgyz government stands accused of trading refugee rights for a better political relationship with Tashkent.
South seethes with anger after popular religious leader gunned down by security services.
Dissenting voices stifled at meeting of Kyrgyz minority groups.