Timur Toktonaliev
Central Asia Editor
Timur is IWPR's Central Asia Editor.
Stories by the Author
Kyrgyzstan Votes for Stability
Voters confound fears that ethnic unrest had brought their state to brink of collapse.
30 Jun 10
Kyrgyz Look Back in Anger
They believe Bakiev was as bad as the man he replaced – but some wonder whether the new authorities will be much better.
12 Apr 10
Opposition Seizes Power After Kyrgyz Turmoil
Ex-foreign minister forms government as president flees, following day of political violence in which scores died. By Timur Toktonaliev and Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek
9 Apr 10
Kyrgyz Leader Tries to Rally Support
Defiance comes as interim government announces plans for presidential election after bloody revolt.
9 Apr 10
Riot Deaths Spark Kyrgyz Turmoil
Thousands besiege president’s office as anger over spiralling prices explodes into political violence.
7 Apr 10
Soaring Energy Costs Anger Kyrgyz
Standard of living hit hard by steep rise in prices of electricity and central heating.
25 Feb 10
Kyrgyz Reforms Leave President Stronger
Plan for leaner, tighter government seems as much about increasing president’s role as about turning economy round.
27 Oct 09
Kyrgyz Leader Edges Towards Reform
Economic realities may prod Kurmanbek Bakiev away from autocratic impulses towards reform.
27 Oct 09
Incumbent Kyrgyz President's Convincing Victory
Monitors and opposition politicians claim serious irregularities marred July 23 poll.
7 Oct 09
Kyrgyzstan: Russian Base Plan Alarms Tashkent
Uzbekistan fears Moscow’s motives for offering to station troops close to its borders.
7 Aug 09
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