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Almazbek Atambayev

After Opposition Leader is Detained, Protests Kick Off in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Omurbek Tekebayev was detained Sunday as part of a corruption investigation -- supporters say it's all politics.

Kyrgyzstan's Constitutional Changes and Atambayev's Self-Preservation
By Catherine Putz
The presidential elections later this year will be a major test for Kyrgyzstan's democracy and Atambayev's intentions.

Kyrgyz Soundly Pass Constitutional Changes in Referendum
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz voters cast ballots Sunday to approve constitutional changes that have many observers worried.

Atambayev Targets Political Opposition with Corruption Allegations
By Catherine Putz
One has to ask: What would Central Asia news be without telecom scandals?

Constitutional Clash: Date Set for Referendum in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz will consider a package of constitutional changes on December 11. What are they?

Kyrgyz Government Coalition Breaks Over Constitutional Referendum
By Catherine Putz
The president's party, SDPK, cited “irreconcilable political views” as its reason for withdrawing from the coalition.

Kyrgyzstan Can’t Find Constitution, Referendum To Change It Moves Forward
By Catherine Putz
Unless something truly surprising happens, it looks like Kyrgyzstan will have a referendum on December 11.

Azimjon Askarov’s Retrial Begins in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The Askarov case dredges up sensitive subjects and shines a critical light on Central Asia's “island of democracy.”

Uzbekistan After Islam Karimov: What to Expect
By Ankit Panda
Katie Putz joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda for a conversation on Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

With Political Storm Brewing, Kyrgyz President Heads to Moscow Hospital
By Catherine Putz
Atambayev reportedly experienced heart problems en route to New York and detoured to Turkey. Now he's in Moscow.

Islam Karimov Is Dead, Long Live Islam Karimov
By Catherine Putz
Signs point to a funeral tomorrow. Who will show up?