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Kyrgyzstan politics
Aijan Sharshenova on Kyrgyzstan’s Shrinking Political Space
By Catherine Putz
“The Kyrgyz political space has definitely become more constrained, more dangerous, more unpredictable, and less free.”
New Charges in Kyrgyzstan’s Kempir-Abad Case
By Catherine Putz
Rather than backing down, the Kyrgyz government has reportedly filed new charges against the large group of politicians and activists detained last October.
Opposition to Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border Deal Swept Up in Mass Arrest
By Catherine Putz
At least 20 activists and political figures opposed to the deal have been detained in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan’s Revolutionary President Japarov, 2 Years On
By Asel Doolotkeldieva
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov is providing much of the same old authoritarianism in new populist clothes.
Kyrgyz Journalist and Poet Detained on Suspicious Drugs Charges
By Catherine Putz
It’s hard not to link the drug charges against Bolot Temirov and Bolot Nazarov to their activities irritating certain authority figures.
Aijan Sharshenova on What’s Next for Kyrgyz Politics
By Catherine Putz
What’s next for Kyrgyz politics now that Sadyr Japarov has the government he wanted?
Mob Accosts Kyrgyz Opposition Politician Tekebayev
By Catherine Putz
Tekebayev and other opposition politicians have been agitating against the November 28 election results.
Low Turnout, Technical Glitches, Mar Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Polls
By Catherine Putz
With final results still pending, one thing is clear: Kyrgyzstanis are tired of elections.
Why Is Kyrgyzstan’s Upcoming Parliamentary Election Significant?
By Catherine Putz
A discussion with Dr. Asel Doolotkeldieva.
Looking Ahead to Kyrgyzstan’s Unpredictable Parliamentary Election
By Colleen Wood
Despite the swell of Japarov loyalists running for parliament, it remains difficult to predict the election’s outcome.
Which Politicians Do Kyrgyz Trust?
By Catherine Putz
Addressing the problems Kyrgyz citizens name as their biggest concerns is arguably the only way to sustain trust.
Kyrgyzstan: A Year Since October 2020
By Catherine Putz
It’s been a year since Kyrgyzstan erupted in post-election protests and precipitated the fall of yet another government in Bishkek.