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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.

Kyrgyzstan’s Shifting Politics: Foreign Agents, Civil Society, and Russian Influence

Kyrgyzstan’s Shifting Politics: Foreign Agents, Civil Society, and Russian Influence

By Bektour Iskender
How did Kyrgyzstan become a standard-bearer in adopting Kremlin-inspired tactics – like the just-passed “foreign representatives” bill – to suppress civil society?

In Farcical Vote, Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Representative’ Law Moves Ahead Again

In Farcical Vote, Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Representative’ Law Moves Ahead Again

By Catherine Putz
Despite being under serious government pressure, Kyrgyz media reported that some deputies cast votes for their absent colleagues in violation of parliamentary rules.

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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.

Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill Passes First Reading in Parliament

Kyrgyz ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill Passes First Reading in Parliament

By Catherine Putz
The bill must be passed in three readings before heading to the president, but time is growing short for amendments to be made.
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. 

Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie

Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie

By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Managing Editor Catherine Putz had a recent conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie about the state of relations.

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.

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