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Kyrgyzstan-Turkey relations
![Allegations of Torture and Kyrgyz Involvement in Orhan Inandi case Allegations of Torture and Kyrgyz Involvement in Orhan Inandi case](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-06-7.jpg)
Allegations of Torture and Kyrgyz Involvement in Orhan Inandi case
By Catherine Putz
Inandi's lawyer suggests possible Kyrgyz involvement in his client's kidnapping; others suggest Inandi has been tortured.
![Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’ Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-06-7.jpg)
Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’
By Catherine Putz
Turkish President Erdogan, who previously denied knowing anything about Inandi, announced his "capture" by Turkish intelligence.
![Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-06-14-8.jpg)
Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey
By Catherine Putz
Japarov reportedly asked about the disappearance of Orhan Inandi, but in typical style Erdogan dodged and stressed the need to combat “FETO.”
![Founder of Kyrgyzstan’s Gulen-linked Schools Missing, Kidnapping Suspected Founder of Kyrgyzstan’s Gulen-linked Schools Missing, Kidnapping Suspected](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Founder of Kyrgyzstan’s Gulen-linked Schools Missing, Kidnapping Suspected
By Catherine Putz
Where is Orhan Inandi?
![Turkey Seeks Extradition of 2 Gulen School Employees From Kyrgyzstan Turkey Seeks Extradition of 2 Gulen School Employees From Kyrgyzstan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Turkey Seeks Extradition of 2 Gulen School Employees From Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Two employees of the re-named Sapat school network are reportedly in detention. A Bishkek court has stalled their extradition.
![In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-erdogan-and-jeenbekov-sept-2018.jpg)
In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup
By Catherine Putz
Since 2016, Turkey has pressed for Kyrgyzstan to close Gulen-linked schools. So far, Bishkek continues to resist.
![Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-erdogan-and-jeenbekov.jpg)
Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov did not respond directly to Erdogan's urging to deal with Gulen-linked institutions.
![Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-03_16-15-01.jpg)
Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack
By Catherine Putz
A Kyrgyz man was falsely identified as the gunman who killed 39 at an Istanbul nightclub.
![Kyrgyzstan: Corrupt, Anarchic – and Stable? Kyrgyzstan: Corrupt, Anarchic – and Stable?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-16_14-19-13.jpg)
Kyrgyzstan: Corrupt, Anarchic – and Stable?
By Christopher Schwartz and Alisher Khamidov
Despite its problems, Kyrgyzstan may be Central Asia's most stable state. Here's why.
![Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Reject Turkish Calls to Close Gülen Schools Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Reject Turkish Calls to Close Gülen Schools](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-02_15-05-13.jpg)
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Reject Turkish Calls to Close Gülen Schools
By Catherine Putz
Bishkek usually takes coup threats seriously, but Gülen-linked educational institutions are well-liked.
![Turkish Targeting of Gülen Movement Reaches into Central Asia Turkish Targeting of Gülen Movement Reaches into Central Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-25_21-34-09.jpg)
Turkish Targeting of Gülen Movement Reaches into Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Turkey to Kyrgyzstan: "If you do not change the attitude to them, then we will change the attitude to you."
![Can Kyrgyzstan Be Turkey’s Backdoor to the EEU? Can Kyrgyzstan Be Turkey’s Backdoor to the EEU?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-25_21-34-09.jpg)
Can Kyrgyzstan Be Turkey’s Backdoor to the EEU?
By Catherine Putz
Russian-Turkish relations remain strained, but Kyrgyzstan sees opportunity.
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