Uncertain Mood in Kyrgyz Election Campaign
Disillusioned and disoriented electorate unlikely to pick new president for his political views.
19 Oct 11
Disillusioned and disoriented electorate unlikely to pick new president for his political views.
Personal integrity and credibility of candidates likely to be more important than ideology.
As candidates fight for presidential office, they need to realise power has slipped away from central government.
President Alexander Ankvab likely to seek continuity, though some fear more authoritarian style.
Democratic principles undermined as fragmented electorate prefers regional allegiances to ideology.