Debate over a fine on spitting in public reveals the role of social media in developing civic participation.

In Bishkek, Kyrgyz demonstrated against China’s mass detainment of Muslims, but other grievances are shaping protests too.

Ikramjan Ilmiyanov, a former adviser to previous Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev, faces corruption charges.

Only two former Kyrgyz presidents actually still enjoy immunity, but only one -- Almazbek Atambayev -- looks like a target.

Kyrgyzstan should focus on genuine threats, not throw people in jail for the videos they watch or the books they read.

Since 2016, Turkey has pressed for Kyrgyzstan to close Gulen-linked schools. So far, Bishkek continues to resist.

The last five consecutive mayors of Bishkek have been accused of corruption -- not a great record.

Raiymbek Matraimov was fired on Atambayev’s last day in office. A Bishkek court ruled his firing illegal.

Sapar Isakov stands accused of lobbying for the interests of the Chinese company that modernized the Bishkek power plant.

In 2018, both the Bishkek power plant and the Atambayev-Jeenbekov relationship began malfunctioning.

Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov did not respond directly to Erdogan's urging to deal with Gulen-linked institutions.

Kyrgyz authorities have opened an investigation into whether Omurbek Babanov plotted to stage a coup after the October 2017 election.

The IBAHRI says the case against Ata-Meken lawyer Taalaigul Toktakunova may violate UN rules ensuring rule of law.

Salyanov's sister, Aida, was recently convicted of abuse of office, charges she and her supporters say were politically motivated.

Having fallen out with the former president, Salyanova faced charges she says were politically motivated.

Almazbek Atambayev steps down and Sooronbai Jeenbekov steps up.