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Open Society Foundations Closes Down Kyrgyzstan Operation

Open Society Foundations Closes Down Kyrgyzstan Operation

By Catherine Putz
In announcing the closure of Soros Foundation-Kyrgyzstan, the Open Society Foundations cited the new “foreign representatives” law.

Kyrgyzstan Adopts Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs

Kyrgyzstan Adopts Law Targeting Foreign-Funded NGOs

By Colleen Wood
The restrictive law was first proposed 10 years ago. How could it affect Kyrgyz society now that it’s been passed?
Calls for Kyrgyz President to Veto ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill

Calls for Kyrgyz President to Veto ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill

By Catherine Putz
From the EU delegation and the U.N. resident coordinator to an array of domestic NGOs, calls for Japarov to veto the bill have sounded loud and clear.

Controversial Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill on Cusp of Becoming Law

Controversial Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill on Cusp of Becoming Law

By Catherine Putz
Despite opposition, both foreign and domestic, Kyrgyzstan continues to push forward a law that would enact further restrictions on organizations receiving funding from abroad.

Bill to Label ‘Foreign Representatives’ in Kyrgyzstan Moves Forward

Bill to Label ‘Foreign Representatives’ in Kyrgyzstan Moves Forward

By Catherine Putz
Discussions have resumed in Kyrgyzstan’s parliament over a proposed “foreign representatives” bill reminiscent of Russia’s “foreign agents” law. 

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Kazakhstan Publishes List of Entities and Individuals Receiving Foreign Funding

Kazakhstan Publishes List of Entities and Individuals Receiving Foreign Funding

By Catherine Putz
When is a list not just a list?

Kyrgyz MPs Resurrect Bid to Brand NGOs ‘Foreign’ Agents

Kyrgyz MPs Resurrect Bid to Brand NGOs ‘Foreign’ Agents

By Catherine Putz
The new attempt uses the phrase "foreign representative" but the implications are the same for Kyrgyzstan's largely foreign-funded NGOs.
Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill Shot Down in Kyrgyz Parliament

Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill Shot Down in Kyrgyz Parliament

By Catherine Putz
NGOs in Kyrgyzstan will be happy to know that the so-called Foreign Agents Bill won't become law. At least not yet.

Kyrgyzstan’s NGO and LGBT Crackdown

Kyrgyzstan’s NGO and LGBT Crackdown

By Franco Galdini
Scapegoating the NGOs and LGBT community won’t fix country’s economy.

Uncertain Future for Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Agents Bill

Uncertain Future for Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Agents Bill

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz MPs disagree about whether the bill is necessary or not.

Will Kyrgyzstan Go Russian on NGOs?

Will Kyrgyzstan Go Russian on NGOs?

By Cholpon Orozobekova
The foreign agents law has paralyzed NGOs in Russia. Now Kyrgyzstan is considering similar legislation.
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