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Kyrgyz politics
August 29, 2019
A Certainly Incomplete Update on Detained Kyrgyz Politicians
By Catherine Putz
A litigious air has swept Kyrgyzstan: It's hard to keep track of who has been detained and who could be next.
August 28, 2019
Kyrgyzstan Attempts to Isolate Local Islam
By Elmurat Ashiraliev
Kyrgyz authorities profess a separation of state and religion while also paradoxically preferring one version of Islam.
August 23, 2019
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.
August 20, 2019
Aksana Ismailbekova on Patronage Politics in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
What lays beneath the surface of Kyrgyzstan’s dramatic political scene?
August 14, 2019
Former Kyrgyz President Facing Charges of Murder and Orchestrating Mass Unrest
By Catherine Putz
There's always room for surprises, but Atambayev and his closest allies seem to be on the road to serious prison terms.
August 08, 2019
Former Kyrgyz President Detained After Second Raid
By Catherine Putz
After a botched raid on Wednesday, Kyrgyz security forces return to detain former President Almazbek Atambayev
August 08, 2019
Kyrgyz Authorities Move to Detain Former President, Supporters Resist
By Catherine Putz
Shots were fired and there are reports of injuries, including of journalists.
July 26, 2019
Atambayev Returning to Kyrgyzstan After Pulling Russia Into Feud With Jeenbekov
By Catherine Putz
The former president returns confident his palling around with Putin will save him. But will it?
July 24, 2019
Under Pressure in Kyrgzystan, Atambayev Flies to Russia
By Catherine Putz
The former president says he'll be back soon after high level meetings in Moscow.
July 11, 2019
Defiant Atambayev Refuses Second Subpoena
By Catherine Putz
The former president, ensconced with supporters at his home in Koi-Tash, is headed for a confrontation.
June 27, 2019
Atambayev Loses Immunity, Supporters Gather to Resist
By Catherine Putz
The former president maintains that charges of corruption against him are political.
June 25, 2019
Atambayev's Days of Immunity Look Numbered
By Catherine Putz
Former President Almazbek Atambayev is likely to soon face charges of misconduct and abuse of power in earnest.
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