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Kyrgyzstan parliamentary election 2020
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.
October 14, 2020
What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?
By Colleen Wood
It’s the second week of Kyrgyzstan’s political crisis – what does the path forward look like?
October 09, 2020
Intergenerational Conflict at the Core of Kyrgyzstan’s Turmoil
By Aksana Ismailbekova
Kyrgyzstan’s “muted” voices -- woman and the youth -- are standing up against the ranks of old politicians and the patriarchy.
October 07, 2020
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.
October 06, 2020
Does Kyrgyzstan’s Post-Election Chaos Put It on the Road to Revolution?
By Catherine Putz
At the very least, a new parliamentary election is in the cards, but what actually happens next is anyone’s guess.
October 06, 2020
Protestors Seize Kyrgyz White House, Frustrations on Display
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
The Kyrgyz nation is experiencing a “deja-vu” revolution.
October 06, 2020
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.
October 05, 2020
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.
September 30, 2020
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?
September 29, 2020
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.
September 10, 2020
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.