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Kyrgyzstan: A Year Since October 2020

Kyrgyzstan: A Year Since October 2020

By Catherine Putz
It’s been a year since Kyrgyzstan erupted in post-election protests and precipitated the fall of yet another government in Bishkek.

Discussing Kyrgyzstan’s Political Drama with Kadyr Toktogulov

Discussing Kyrgyzstan’s Political Drama with Kadyr Toktogulov

By Catherine Putz
After a tumultuous 2020, Kyrgyzstan faces continued political and economic challenges in 2021.
Matraimov Corruption Trial to Begin February 3

Matraimov Corruption Trial to Begin February 3

By Catherine Putz
Will Japarov’s economic amnesty allow Matraimov to avoid jail time?

Kyrgyzstan Working Toward New Elections Under New Rules

Kyrgyzstan Working Toward New Elections Under New Rules

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan looks likely to have a new parliament election sometime in December and a presidential poll in January. It may also have a constitutional referendum.

Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov Offers Resignation

Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov Offers Resignation

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan's complete political upheaval isn't finished yet.

From Prison to Parliament: Meet Kyrgyzstan’s New Prime Minister

From Prison to Parliament: Meet Kyrgyzstan’s New Prime Minister

By Catherine Putz
Until October 6, Sadyr Japarov was serving an 11.5 year prison term for hostage-taking. He's now prime minister of Kyrgyzstan.

What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?

What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?

By Colleen Wood
It’s the second week of Kyrgyzstan’s political crisis – what does the path forward look like?
Does Kyrgyzstan’s Post-Election Chaos Put It on the Road to Revolution?

Does Kyrgyzstan’s Post-Election Chaos Put It on the Road to Revolution?

By Catherine Putz
At the very least, a new parliamentary election is in the cards, but what actually happens next is anyone’s guess. 

Will Kyrgyzstan Postpone Its October Parliamentary Polls?

Will Kyrgyzstan Postpone Its October Parliamentary Polls?

By Ilgiz Kambarov
A date is set, but Kyrgyz citizens have serious concerns about the safety of holding an election amid a pandemic spinning out of control.

What Happened at the Kyrgyz President’s End of Year Press Conference?

What Happened at the Kyrgyz President’s End of Year Press Conference?

By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s president discussed hot topics -- corruption, development, free speech -- at his second annual press conference.

The Chaos of Kyrgyz Politics

The Chaos of Kyrgyz Politics

By Ryskeldi Satke
The 2017 presidential election touched off a political crisis with much deeper roots in Kyrgyzstan’s polity.
The Failure of Atambayev’s Planned Power Transition

The Failure of Atambayev’s Planned Power Transition

By Temur Umarov
Unlike in Russia and Kazakhstan, an effort in Kyrgyzstan to carefully orchestrate the transition of power backfired.

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