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Homophobia Endemic in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
Prejudicе, abuse and fear of attacks keeps LGBT community in shadows.
2 Feb 12
Killing Sparks Unrest in Kyrgyz South
Police regain control after protest gets out of hand, but incident highlights simmering ethnic tensions.
2 Mar 11
Blast in Kyrgyz Capital Raises Tensions
Authorities accuse Islamic radicals of planting bomb, though others are not so sure.
1 Dec 10
Kyrgyz Parties Gear Up for Election
High stakes for political groups seeking power in stronger parliament
27 Jul 10
Kyrgyzstan: High Cost of Free Education
Experts call for more funding and systemic reforms for schooling. By Yevgenia Kim in Bishkek
14 Apr 10
Speak Kyrgyz, Not Russian, Diplomats Told
New rules seem unworkable since most diplomats currently work in Russian and will find it hard to switch language.
2 Mar 10
Jobs for the Boys in Kyrgyzstan
President accused of heading for dynastic rule after appointing son to top job.
20 Nov 09
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