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Kyrgyzstan parliamentary election 2020
July 27, 2021
Kyrgyz Politician Arrested for Involvement in October Unrest Begins Hunger Strike
By Catherine Putz
Jenish Moldokmatov, a harsh critic of President Japarov, is facing charges of orchestrating riots during last October's unrest; the same unrest that saw Japarov rise to power.
December 03, 2020
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.
December 01, 2020
Goalposts for Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Referendum Shifting
By Colleen Wood
Two months out from unrest sparked by parliamentary elections, Kyrgyzstan’s political future remains uncertain.
November 04, 2020
Kyrgyz Presidential Hopefuls Rushing to Run
By Catherine Putz
Last month, Kyrgyz rushed into offices. This month, they’re running for the exits in hopes of contesting the January 10 early presidential election.
November 04, 2020
Russia, China Cautiously Watch Kyrgyzstan’s Lingering Political Turmoil
By Catherine Putz
Treading carefully, both Moscow and Beijing have engaged the new Japarov government but with a markedly light touch.
November 02, 2020
New Election Dates and Challenges for Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The presidential elections are now set for January 10, while challenges have been filed over the cancellation of the December 20 parliamentary redo.
October 22, 2020
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.
October 22, 2020
Japarov’s Many Promises: Can Stability Emerge From Chaos in Kyrgyzstan?
By Ilgiz Kambarov
Will Kyrgyzstan’s new leader be able to address imminent politico-economic challenges and accomplish his all stated promises?
October 21, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Raimbek Matraimov Detained, Released
By Catherine Putz
The former customs official’s arrest was a suspicious surprise, though he’s long been alleged to have engaged in massive corruption in Kyrgyzstan.
October 19, 2020
Kyrgyzstan Working Toward New Elections Under New Rules
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan looks likely to have a new parliament election sometime in December and a presidential poll in January. It may also have a constitutional referendum.
October 15, 2020
Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov Offers Resignation
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan's complete political upheaval isn't finished yet.
October 14, 2020
From Prison to Parliament: Meet Kyrgyzstan’s New Prime Minister
By Catherine Putz
Until October 6, Sadyr Japarov was serving an 11.5 year prison term for hostage-taking. He's now prime minister of Kyrgyzstan.
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