Airlines Could Quit Kazakstan
Critics say controversial government decision to force international flights through the new capital Astana threatens the Kazak economy.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyzstan
Protests at Kyrgyz Vote Result
Crowds in southern city of Jalalabad demand annulment of the first-round parliamentary election.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Election Update: Round Two
This IWPR report looks at events in the past week as Kyrgyzstan undergoes political turbulence following the first-round parliamentary election on February 27 and ahead of the run-offs on March 13 (RCA No. 356, 11-Mar-05)
20 Nov 05
Kazakstan: Al-Qaeda-Linked Suspects Tried
In the first case of high treason seen in Kazakstan, two men are accused of laying the ground for an al-Qaeda camp.
20 Nov 05
Anti-Government Protests Solidify in South
In the major southern city of Osh, the regional government building is taken over by crowds calling for President Akaev’s resignation.
20 Nov 05
Bishkek Holds its Breath
President Akaev lambastes opponents but urges non-violent solution, as protesters who hold most of the south consider next steps.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Reporters Stand up to “Political Pressure”
Staff at the normally compliant TV and radio company say they are being discredited by pressure to produce biased reporting.
20 Nov 05
Protests in Bishkek as Talks Start in South
Mystery men in baseball caps join riot police breaking up an opposition rally in the capital.
20 Nov 05
Opposition Seizes Kyrgyz Government Building
Dramatic scenes as opposition supporters rush “White House” and president reportedly offers his resignation.
20 Nov 05
Kyrgyz Opposition Yet to Seize Reins of Power
While negotiations continue about how to form a new government, there is a sense no one is in charge.
20 Nov 05
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