Kyrgyz Media Accused of Bias
Watchdog claims that outlets wilfully ignore both legal norms and informal ethical codes.
13 Oct 17
Elections
Pressure Mounts on Kyrgyz Presidential Contender
Allegations that official sources are attempting to thwart rival’s campaign.
13 Oct 17
Kyrgyzstan: Religion and Politics Prove Sensitive Mix
Critics argue that Muslim leader should be penalised for offering election endorsement.
29 Sep 17
Kyrgyzstan Officially Launches Presidential Race
Legacy seen as key in contest that has already narrowed to two main contenders.
22 Sep 17
Integrating Islamic Trends in Kyrgyzstan
How religion and politics are mixing in a previously secular state.
3 Jul 17
Kyrgyzstan: Election Campaigning Co-opts Islam
Will politicians use religious discourse to appeal to the electorate?
26 Jun 17
Questions Over Arrest of Kyrgyz Opposition Figure
Authorities accused of a selective use of the law when dealing with opponents.
2 Mar 17
Uzbekistan's New President – a Reformer or Another Dictator?
Initial moves towards reform have not convinced observers that the new leader will end a quarter of a century of dictatorial rule.
7 Dec 16
Violence Mars Georgia's Election Season
Landmark vote comes four years after the country’s first peaceful transfer of power following independence.
7 Oct 16
Georgia Reaches Out for the Ethnic Vote
Armenian and Azerbaijani voters are finally being wooed by politicians.
2 Oct 16
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