Renewed Unrest in South Kyrgyzstan
Minor fistfight erupts into worst bloodshed seen in two decades.
21 Jun 10
Central Asia
Uzbek Rights Activists to Fight for Sports Writer's Release
Campaigners hope jailed reporter’s popularity will increase pressure on authorities to review case.
18 Jun 10
Desperate Refugees Wait on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
Tashkent says it cannot cope with any more than the 80,000 it has already let in.
15 Jun 10
South Kyrgyzstan Slides Out of Control
Government official insists worst is over, but gunfire continues and refugees run for the Uzbek border.
14 Jun 10
Kyrgyzstan Begs Moscow to Help Quell Riots
Unrest now too widespread for Kyrgyz authorities to deal with, but Russia says no to intervention.
12 Jun 10
Kyrgyz Constitution is Central Asia's Finest
New constitution will not turn the country into a parliamentary democracy just yet, but it’s still the most progressive in the region.
11 Jun 10
Crisis Cuts Kyrgyz Tourist Trade
11 Jun 10
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