Questions Over Arrest of Kyrgyz Opposition Figure
Authorities accused of a selective use of the law when dealing with opponents.
Authorities accused of a selective use of the law when dealing with opponents.
Initial moves towards reform have not convinced observers that the new leader will end a quarter of a century of dictatorial rule.
Landmark vote comes four years after the country’s first peaceful transfer of power following independence.
Armenian and Azerbaijani voters are finally being wooed by politicians.
The ruling party is trying to change its image after a difficult few months.
Analysts predict a fierce struggle ahead as most voters are undecided.
Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.
Political opposition says referendum was fixed, and international monitors call for claims of widespread abuses to be investigated.
The president hinted at it last month; now others are talking about changing the constitution.
Local group judges vote “not free, not fair, not democratic and not transparent”.