Tag
Kyrgyzstan politics
An Interview With Aida Salyanova, Kyrgyzstan's Former Prosecutor General
By Franco Galdini
Having fallen out with the former president, Salyanova faced charges she says were politically motivated.
A New Kyrgyz President Takes Over in Bishkek
By Catherine Putz
Almazbek Atambayev steps down and Sooronbai Jeenbekov steps up.
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev Promises to Return to Politics
By Catherine Putz
As Atambayev leaves office, he pledges to return in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
A Vote for Stability Steers Southerner to Success in Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Election
By Najam Abbas
The October 15 vote raises expectations of policy continuity in a country that has to balance regional, strategic interests.
The Dark Side of Kyrgyzstan's 'Affordable Housing'
By Franco Galdini
An activist forced to flee, thousands of missing dollars, and citizens left waiting for their piece of promised land.
Kyrgyz Election Brings High Expectations, but Mixed Results for Voters
By Abhi Goyal
As some voters celebrate the conclusion of the vote, others vent frustration with government pressure and broken systems.
Kyrgyzstan’s Next President: Sooronbai Jeenbekov
By Catherine Putz
Incumbent Almazbek Atambayev’s chosen successor came out on top in Sunday’s election.
Will Kyrgyz Democracy Pass Its Next Test?
By Stanislav Pritchin
The outcome of this weekend's election usher in an unprecedented transfer of power between elected presidents.
Guilty Verdicts Crash in on Kyrgyz Media Outlet
By Catherine Putz
The outlook is not good for Idinov, Zanoza, or Kyrgyzstan.
Insulting the President: Defamation Cases Against Local Media Move Ahead in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Similar cases against RFE/RL were dropped in May, but a local Kyrgyz media outlet remains under legal pressure.
Trump for President of Kyrgyzstan?
By Christopher Schwartz
51 percent of young urban respondents in student-run poll express openness to the idea.
On Trip to Russia, Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sings Putin's Praises
By Catherine Putz
"I must admit, I love Russia very much," the Kyrgyz president said at a state dinner held in his honor in Moscow.