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Kyrgyzstan constitution
Nations in Transit: Central Asia Remains Locked in Consolidated Authoritarianism
By Catherine Putz
Another bad year for democracy across the former Soviet Union, with Kyrgyzstan slipping further into authoritarianism too.
Low Turnout for a Strong President: Kyrgyzstan Approves New Constitution
By Catherine Putz
The indifference of many and the votes of some have ushered in Kyrgyzstan’s next political phase: a return to strong presidentialism.
Concerns Swirl Around Kyrgyzstan’s Draft Constitution: Presidential Power, Judicial Independence, and Civil Society
By Catherine Putz
In a joint legal opinion, the OSCE and Venice Commission raise serious concerns about Kyrgyzstan's draft constitution, up for a vote on April 11.
Kyrgyzstan Expected to Greenlight Controversial Constitutional Referendum
By Catherine Putz
The referendum, the second this year, is likely to be set for April 11.
Lack of Transparency Marks Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Reform Quest
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s new president wants to open a “new page in history” with constitutional reform, but what exactly will it look like?
Public Opinion Survey Polls Kyrgyz on Upcoming Election Questions
By Catherine Putz
When asked in early December which politicians they trusted, 48 percent of surveyed Kyrgyz said Sadyr Japarov -- 31 percent said they trusted no politicians.
Kyrgyz Constitutional Chamber Nixes Petition to Undo Parliamentary Election Delay
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz Supreme Court’s Constitutional Chamber determined that parliament acted legally in extending its term and kicking parliamentary elections into 2021.
Presidential or Parliamentary? What Kind of Government Should Kyrgyzstan Have?
By Catherine Putz
With new presidential elections set for January and parliamentary elections sometime before June 2021, the debate over what kind of government Kyrgyzstan should have is critical.
Kyrgyzstan Punts on Elections to Pursue Constitutional Reforms
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz parliament voted to cancel forthcoming new parliament and presidential elections to make way for constitutional reforms.
Kyrgyz Soundly Pass Constitutional Changes in Referendum
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz voters cast ballots Sunday to approve constitutional changes that have many observers worried.
Kyrgyzstan's Controversial Constitutional Referendum
By Catherine Putz
On Sunday, December 11, Kyrgyzstan's citizens will be asked to approve (or not) a host of constitutional changes.
Atambayev Targets Political Opposition with Corruption Allegations
By Catherine Putz
One has to ask: What would Central Asia news be without telecom scandals?
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