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Kyrgyzstan politics
Who Are Central Asia's Exiles?
By Catherine Putz
A new database pools information about political exiles pursued across borders by the states of Central Asia
Atambayev Targets Political Opposition with Corruption Allegations
By Catherine Putz
One has to ask: What would Central Asia news be without telecom scandals?
Kyrgyzstan Bans Pornographic and Violent Movies
By Catherine Putz
Pornography may be the headline item, but the list of prohibited topics is huge, including regime change and violence.
Kyrgyz Government Coalition Breaks Over Constitutional Referendum
By Catherine Putz
The president's party, SDPK, cited “irreconcilable political views” as its reason for withdrawing from the coalition.
Azimjon Askarov’s Retrial Begins in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The Askarov case dredges up sensitive subjects and shines a critical light on Central Asia's “island of democracy.”
OSCE Manages to Irritate Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Human Rights Advocates, Too
By Catherine Putz
The organization's annual human rights conference has become the focus point for frustration.
Independence Day in Kyrgyzstan Marred by Tragedy, Terror, and Politicking
By Catherine Putz
The country's 25th Independence anniversary was not quite the patriotic fanfare that could have been expected.
How Exactly Did Kazakhstan Help Turkish-Russian Rapprochement Along?
By Catherine Putz
More on Kazakh-Russian relations, troubling constitutional changes brewing in Kyrgyzstan, and a beard story; links.
Merkel in Kyrgyzstan, Activists Urge Pressure on Askarov Case
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, UN Human Rights Committee reaffirms call for Askarov’s release.
A Legal Litmus Test: Azimjon Askarov Hearing Begins in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
In Kyrgyzstan, a flashpoint case puts the country’s judicial system and political progress on display.
Radicalization in Kyrgyzstan Is No Myth
By Aidai Masylkanova
Kyrgyzstan's slow arc toward Islamization and radicalization.
Kyrgyzstan's Self-Defeating Conflict With Moderate Islam
By Uran Botobekov
The state's clash with a well-respected Muslim leader will only encourage true radicalization in the country.