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Kyrgyz politics
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?
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.
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.
Atambayev Loses Immunity, Supporters Gather to Resist
By Catherine Putz
The former president maintains that charges of corruption against him are political.
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.
Can Quotas Fix Gender Disparity in Kyrgyzstan’s Politics?
By Colleen Wood
A draft law proposing gender quotas for Kyrgyzstan’s village councils could help increase women’s representation at the local level.
Atambayev Takes Aim at Jeenbekov in Weekend Rally
By Catherine Putz
The former Kyrgyz president accused his successor of persecuting his political opponents under the guise of anti-corruption.
Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev on the Losing Side of a Defamation Suit
By Catherine Putz
Last week former Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev was on the losing side of a defamation lawsuit.
Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Faces 20 Years on Corruption Charges
By Catherine Putz
if convicted, Sapar Isakov faces up to 20 years in prison on corruption charges levied under heavy political clouds.
Kyrgyz Politics Simmering Over Atambayev-Jeenbekov Feud
By Catherine Putz
The SDPK looks headed for a split while former President Atambayev and his successor, Jeenbekov, lob fiery rhetoric.
In Kyrgyzstan, Babanov Cases Losing Steam
By Catherine Putz
Former presidential hopeful Omurbek Babanov was the subject of two highly political investigations. One has been suspended.
Kyrgyzstan Hunt for Power Plant Corruption Continues
By Catherine Putz
A second former prime minister was arrested last week in conjunction with the unfolding power plant corruption saga.