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Kyrgyzstan Parliament
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.
Constitutional Clash: Date Set for Referendum in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz will consider a package of constitutional changes on December 11. What are they?
Kyrgyz Government Coalition Breaks Over Constitutional Referendum
By Catherine Putz
The president's party, SDPK, cited “irreconcilable political views” as its reason for withdrawing from the coalition.
Finishing the Bishkek-Manas Road
By Catherine Putz
With a late summer influx of visitors expected, one of Kyrgyzstan's most important roads is just barely finished.
Kyrgyzstan's Self-Defeating Conflict With Moderate Islam
By Uran Botobekov
The state's clash with a well-respected Muslim leader will only encourage true radicalization in the country.
Kyrgyzstan Gets New Prime Minister and Speaker
By Catherine Putz
Bishkek saw some not-entirely-unprecedented turnover this month.
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Resigns Amid Road Construction Scandal
By Catherine Putz
Temir Sariyev was just shy of one year in office.
Marriage in Kyrgyzstan and What Not to Wear in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Plus, Putin's ploys in Central Asia and other recommended reads.
Which Parties Joined the Kyrgyz Majority Coalition?
By Catherine Putz
SDPK will be joined by the Kyrgyzstan party, Onuguu-Progress, and Ata-Meken.
Sex Sells, Even in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Analyzing the Kyrgyz election and just who does Turkmenistan think it’s fooling? Friday links.
Post-Election Politicking in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The new Kyrgyz parliament is set to get to work next week, probably.
Final Results Confirmed in Kyrgyz Parliamentary Race
By Catherine Putz
As expected, six parties cleared the threshold--but a coalition has yet to be determined.