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Kyrgyzstan Parliament
Protestors Seize Kyrgyz White House, Frustrations on Display
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
The Kyrgyz nation is experiencing a “deja-vu” revolution.
Kyrgyzstan’s Messy Parliamentary Election Sparks Protests in Bishkek
By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election was accompanied by allegations of mass vote buying, use of administrative resources, and the beating of journalists.
Victory for the Status Quo in Kyrgyz Parliamentary Election
By Catherine Putz
For a population dissatisfied with the country’s direction, the election results depict a contrary victory for the status quo.
Kyrgyzstan Could Ultimately Vote ‘Against All’ in the Parliamentary Polls
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan will elect a new parliament this weekend – why is it so hard to forecast the outcome?
After Brawls and Protests, Kyrgyzstan’s Campaigns Near Election Day
By Catherine Putz
Despite a campaign marked by scandals and upheavals, the outcome of the October 4 election is refreshingly difficult to predict.
After Another Reversal, 16 Parties Set to Stand in Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Election
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan's Central Election Commission had another of its decisions to reject a party's registration reversed by a court.
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.
Kyrgyzstan’s Political Parties, Paperwork Problems, and a Looming Election
By Catherine Putz
Seventeen parties submitted documentation to run candidates in the upcoming parliamentary election, set for October 4, but not all will get to run.
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.
Date Set for Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Election: October 4
By Catherine Putz
Amid the mire of politics and a pandemic, Kyrgyzstan is headed for a pivotal parliamentary election this fall.
Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Polls: Time to Lower the Threshold?
By Colleen Wood
Recent electoral reforms could incentivize corrupt campaigning, but is the answer to overhaul the new rules?
Kyrgyzstan: Omurbek Babanov’s Canceled Return
By Colleen Wood
Former presidential candidate Omurbek Babanov canceled plans to return to Kyrgyzstan, a year and a half after he fled the country.