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Kyrgyzstan politics
The Downside of Foreign Aid in Kyrgyzstan
By Ryskeldi Satke
Kyrgyzstan is dependent on foreign aid, which also impacts its internal political rivalries.
More Kyrgyz Parliamentarians Charged with Corruption
By Catherine Putz
There’s plenty of corruption to spread the charges around.
Lawyer Says Suits Against Media Organizations in Kyrgyzstan Suspended
By Catherine Putz
A lawyer has asked the Constitutional Chamber to examine the constitutionality of recent libel cases against media.
Kyrgyz President Wants to Talk to Trump About RFE/RL
By Casey Michel
No visit is planned as of yet, but Atambayev knows what he’d like to discuss.
Politician's Arrest Sparks Weekend Protests in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
It's just protests and arrests all the way down.
Kyrgyz President Takes on Media in Lawsuits
By Catherine Putz
In recent days a handful of lawsuits have been filed against two Ata-Meken lawyers and two media outlets.
Kyrgyz Presidential Politics: Scaling a Mountain of Rumors
By Catherine Putz
There are more rumors than answers coming out of Bishkek these days.
After Opposition Leader is Detained, Protests Kick Off in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Omurbek Tekebayev was detained Sunday as part of a corruption investigation -- supporters say it's all politics.
Kyrgyzstan Sets November Date for Presidential Election
By Catherine Putz
The contenders are already gathering for what will surely be Central Asia's most dynamic election to date.
Kyrgyzstan's Constitutional Changes and Atambayev's Self-Preservation
By Catherine Putz
The presidential elections later this year will be a major test for Kyrgyzstan's democracy and Atambayev's intentions.
Kyrgyz Soundly Pass Constitutional Changes in Referendum
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz voters cast ballots Sunday to approve constitutional changes that have many observers worried.
Kyrgyzstan's Controversial Constitutional Referendum
By Catherine Putz
On Sunday, December 11, Kyrgyzstan's citizens will be asked to approve (or not) a host of constitutional changes.