Kyrgyzstan: Bakiev Presidential Inauguration Raises Hopes
New president faces many serious challenges, but there’s hope he’ll improve political accountability and economic fortunes.
New president faces many serious challenges, but there’s hope he’ll improve political accountability and economic fortunes.
State hopes that incentives will stem the flow of people leaving isolated parts of the country.
Following the mass exodus of Armenians, Baku plans to resettle some 40,000 people in the region over the next three years.
The absence of progress in outside mediation has been crucial in spurring Azerbaijan’s military option.
Ruling party says that bill ensures transparency; critics argue it mimics Russian laws and will crush EU integration.
Prosecutor Azimbek Beknazarov was on a roll, charging former officials with corruption one after another. His sudden removal raises serious questions about the country’s future political direction.
Despite revisions to the proposed constitution, the opposition is urging voters to reject it – but in the end, low turnout may pose a bigger risk.
Up until the last moment, no one knew whether the old despot would slip his noose again. But then the incredible happened.