Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Leading Judge Under Threat

Cross-party plan to restructure the legal system could be designed to clip the wings of a high-flying judge.

21 Feb 05

There are fears that the force's anger at the prosecution of officers blamed for protestors' deaths may spill over into a national strike.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyz activists threaten protests over President Akaev's refusal to quash opposition leader's conviction.

21 Feb 05

President Akaev's critics question his promise to end poverty with the help of a 700 million dollar handout.

21 Feb 05

Opposition say president’s inner circle is canvassing public’s attitude to President Askar Akaev remaining in office for another term.

21 Feb 05

Evidence suggests Uzbek secret service is continuing to abduct Kyrgyz nationals.

21 Feb 05

Leading Muslim leader denies claims that he’s a key figure in Hizb ut-Tahrir movement.

21 Feb 05

Outraged Kyrgyz officials take power firm to court for cutting electricity to government ministry building.

21 Feb 05

Non-government media subjected to closures and threats in run-up to 2005 elections.

21 Feb 05

Government move to ban radioactive imports pleases environmentalists but angers processing plant workers.

21 Feb 05

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