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Kyrgyzstan elections
![Aijan Sharshenova on What’s Next for Kyrgyz Politics Aijan Sharshenova on What’s Next for Kyrgyz Politics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-28-6.jpg)
Aijan Sharshenova on What’s Next for Kyrgyz Politics
By Catherine Putz
What’s next for Kyrgyz politics now that Sadyr Japarov has the government he wanted?
![Countdown to Another Election Day in Kyrgyzstan: April 11 Countdown to Another Election Day in Kyrgyzstan: April 11](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-05-9.jpg)
Countdown to Another Election Day in Kyrgyzstan: April 11
By Catherine Putz
The April 11 vote covers 420 village council elections and 28 town and city council elections, plus a controversial constitutional referendum.
![What’s in Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed ‘Khanstitution’? What’s in Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed ‘Khanstitution’?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-11-02-7.jpg)
What’s in Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed ‘Khanstitution’?
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz are set to vote on a controversial new constitution and for a new president on the same day, January 10.
![What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan? What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-28-7.jpg)
What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?
By Bruce Pannier
The government of Sadyr Japarov will have an opportunity to prove itself by confronting the problems that made the October 4 elections such a disaster.
![Kyrgyzstan: ‘Anarchy Reigns’ and Various Nodes of Power Emerge Kyrgyzstan: ‘Anarchy Reigns’ and Various Nodes of Power Emerge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-05-10.jpg)
Kyrgyzstan: ‘Anarchy Reigns’ and Various Nodes of Power Emerge
By Catherine Putz
Amid the confusing chaos, there are several factions emerging in the fight for political power in Kyrgyzstan.
![Survey Says: Kyrgyz Intend to Vote in October But Aren’t Sure For What Party Survey Says: Kyrgyz Intend to Vote in October But Aren’t Sure For What Party](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-24_14-18-54.jpg)
Survey Says: Kyrgyz Intend to Vote in October But Aren’t Sure For What Party
By Catherine Putz
A recent survey indicates that a majority of Kyrgyz intend to vote in October, but they aren't settled on what party they'll ultimately cast a ballot for.
![Will Kyrgyzstan Postpone Its October Parliamentary Polls? Will Kyrgyzstan Postpone Its October Parliamentary Polls?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-24_14-18-54.jpg)
Will Kyrgyzstan Postpone Its October Parliamentary Polls?
By Ilgiz Kambarov
A date is set, but Kyrgyz citizens have serious concerns about the safety of holding an election amid a pandemic spinning out of control.
![Kyrgyz Politics Simmering Over Atambayev-Jeenbekov Feud Kyrgyz Politics Simmering Over Atambayev-Jeenbekov Feud](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-04_17-08-24.jpg)
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 In Kyrgyzstan, Babanov Cases Losing Steam](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
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.
![59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency 59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-19_21-04-32.jpg)
59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency
By Catherine Putz
The number will drop significantly ahead of the announcement of the final lineup on September 10.
![Atambayev Talks: Hydro-Scandals, Bakiyevs, and Politics Atambayev Talks: Hydro-Scandals, Bakiyevs, and Politics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-atambayev-summer-press.jpg)
Atambayev Talks: Hydro-Scandals, Bakiyevs, and Politics
By Catherine Putz
In a lengthy press conference, Kyrgyzstan's president answers questions on scandals past and present.
![After Opposition Leader is Detained, Protests Kick Off in Kyrgyzstan After Opposition Leader is Detained, Protests Kick Off in Kyrgyzstan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-04_17-08-24.jpg)
After Opposition Leader is Detained, Protests Kick Off in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Omurbek Tekebayev was detained Sunday as part of a corruption investigation -- supporters say it's all politics.
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