Protests

High-Level Debate on Kyrgyz Violence

IWPR teams up with leading foreign policy think-tank to assess the significance of the recent clashes.

Journalist's Arrest Worries Armenian Activists

Assault charge seen as excessive for reporter accused of pulling policeman’s hat off.

Protests Gather Pace in Kazakstan

More and more groups voicing concerns through public protests.

Russian Emigration Up Since April Unrest

The number of people making plans to emigrate from Kyrgyzstan has risen since the April uprising that brought in a new government.

Kyrgyzstan's Neighbours Look on with Concern

Kyrgyzstan: Bakiev to Face Charges

As the interim government in Kyrgyzstan stripped Kurmanbek Bakiev of his presidential immunity, IWPR asked politicians and experts whether the country’s new leaders had enough legitimacy to do so.

Eyewitness: Bishkek Unrest

Kyrgyz journalist recounts confrontation between protesters and government troops on the streets of Bishkek.

Kyrgyz Mourn Uprising Victims

Nation pays its respects for the dead as new authorities attempt to stabilise the country.

Opposition Seizes Power After Kyrgyz Turmoil

Ex-foreign minister forms government as president flees, following day of political violence in which scores died. By Timur Toktonaliev and Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek

Riot Deaths Spark Kyrgyz Turmoil

Thousands besiege president’s office as anger over spiralling prices explodes into political violence.