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Kyrgyzstan politics
September 03, 2020
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.
August 26, 2020
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.
August 20, 2020
Kyrgyz Court Unsurprisingly Upholds Rulings Against Atambayev and Isakov
By Catherine Putz
Atambaeyv’s second trial is still in progress, but previous cases against the former president and his ally, Sapar Isakov, were recently upheld.
July 30, 2020
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.
July 21, 2020
COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan: National Unity and Frustration
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
Amid the pandemic, Kyrgyz are finding grassroots unity but also sharing widespread frustration with the government.
July 07, 2020
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.
June 17, 2020
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Telecom Scandal
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz prime ministers tend to have a short shelf-life.
May 28, 2020
Fed Up Kyrgyz Forge Ahead with Online Protests
By Colleen Wood
What should we make of a new digital flashmob that channels widespread discontent with Kyrgyzstan’s government?
March 25, 2020
Atambayev Trial Begins With Postponement
By Catherine Putz
Just as it was finally beginning, the trial of Almazbek Atambayev was postponed.
February 28, 2020
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?
February 25, 2020
Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Polls: An Open Field
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan will have parliamentary elections in October; party fractionalization means the race is anyone’s game.
January 17, 2020
Absurdity Reigns Supreme in Kyrgyzstan’s Neverending Atambayev Fiasco
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s legal system and former president Almazbek Atambayev are still locked in stalemate.
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