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)
Moscow police "deport" illegal migrants by taking all their cash and throwing them out of the city.
As protests continue across the country, some observers say the show of solidarity comes too late.
Newspaper reveals case of a doctor alleged to have done dozens of unnecessary operations to make a quick buck.
Complaints that the general election was unfair have provoked a backlash against an already weak opposition.
In the major southern city of Osh, the regional government building is taken over by crowds calling for President Akaev’s resignation.
Residents suffer traffic accidents and power cuts as criminals strip transport and power infrastructure.
In the first case of high treason seen in Kazakstan, two men are accused of laying the ground for an al-Qaeda camp.
Opposition leaders hold out for high-level talks after thousands of protesters foil police attempt to wrest control of major southern cities.
President Akaev lambastes opponents but urges non-violent solution, as protesters who hold most of the south consider next steps.
