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Kyrgyzstan Navigates Domestic Political Firestorm, Hopes to Avoid Burning China

Kyrgyzstan Navigates Domestic Political Firestorm, Hopes to Avoid Burning China

By Catherine Putz
The failure of the Bishkek power plant in January has had domestic fallout, but its bilateral dimension could scorch Beijing too.
The Bishkek Power Plant Saga: Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Faces Corruption Charges

The Bishkek Power Plant Saga: Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Faces Corruption Charges

By Catherine Putz
Sapar Isakov stands accused of lobbying for the interests of the Chinese company that modernized the Bishkek power plant.

Kyrgyzstan: Power, Prime Ministers, and Power Plants

Kyrgyzstan: Power, Prime Ministers, and Power Plants

By Catherine Putz
In 2018, both the Bishkek power plant and the Atambayev-Jeenbekov relationship began malfunctioning.

Is There a Growing Atambayev-Jeenbekov Rift in Kyrgyzstan?

Is There a Growing Atambayev-Jeenbekov Rift in Kyrgyzstan?

By Catherine Putz
A recent slew of firings may mark a real split between current Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov and his predecessor Atambayev.

Top Kyrgyz Party Nominates Prime Minister for Presidential Run

Top Kyrgyz Party Nominates Prime Minister for Presidential Run

By Catherine Putz
The ruling Social Democratic Party has named current PM Sooronbay Jeenbekov as its nominee.
Lawyer Says Suits Against Media Organizations in Kyrgyzstan Suspended

Lawyer Says Suits Against Media Organizations in Kyrgyzstan Suspended

By Catherine Putz
A lawyer has asked the Constitutional Chamber to examine the constitutionality of recent libel cases against media.

Kyrgyz President Takes on Media in Lawsuits

Kyrgyz President Takes on Media in Lawsuits

By Catherine Putz
In recent days a handful of lawsuits have been filed against two Ata-Meken lawyers and two media outlets.
The Kyrgyz Baptists: A Case Study in Religious Persecution in Central Asia

The Kyrgyz Baptists: A Case Study in Religious Persecution in Central Asia

By Uran Botobekov
The troubling treatment of converted Baptists highlights the growing problem of radicalization in Central Asia.

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