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Kyrgyz politics

Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege

Destruction in Paradise: Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park Under Siege

By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
The construction of A-frame houses, cafes, roads, and funiculars in Ala-Archa National Park appears to violate multiple Kyrgyz laws protecting natural areas.
Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sentenced in Absentia to 11 Years

Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sentenced in Absentia to 11 Years

By Catherine Putz
Atambayev was released from jail in 2023 and promptly flew to Spain. He hasn't returned to Kyrgyzstan since.

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.

Kyrgyzstan’s New Flag Debuts in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan’s New Flag Debuts in Bishkek

By Catherine Putz
The rays on the sun are a little straighter -- even if the priorities of the Kyrgyz government remain wavering. 

Bill on Flag Redesign Survives First Reading in Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament

Bill on Flag Redesign Survives First Reading in Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament

By Colleen Wood
Government officials say the current iteration, which was designed just after independence, looks like a sunflower.
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. 
The Madumarov Mess and the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

The Madumarov Mess and the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

By Catherine Putz
The drama around the Madumarov matter obscures the lack of tangible progress by the Japarov administration in coming to an agreement on the border with Tajikistan. 

Madumarov’s Party Accused of Coup Plot in Kyrgyzstan

Madumarov’s Party Accused of Coup Plot in Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Where some see the normal activities of an opposition party, the Kyrgyz government sees the seeds of a nefarious coup plot. 

Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev Released From Jail, Flies to Spain

Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev Released From Jail, Flies to Spain

By Catherine Putz
In prison (mostly) since 2019, the former Kyrgyz president was granted yet another retrial but also released and allowed to leave the country.

Kyrgyz Opposition Leader in Hot Water Over a 2009 Border Deal

Kyrgyz Opposition Leader in Hot Water Over a 2009 Border Deal

By Catherine Putz
A document signed in 2009 is now at the center of a scandal that has the Kyrgyz government crying treason. 
Kyrgyzstan Wiretapped Activists, Lawyers, MPs

Kyrgyzstan Wiretapped Activists, Lawyers, MPs

By Catherine Putz
The Interior Ministry justified the wiretaps as part of investigations into the October 2020 unrest.

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