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Kyrgyzstan
Small Openings in Central Asia’s Pandemic-Closed Borders
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan opened a major border crossing with Uzbekistan, but will Tashkent let its citizens cross it?
As Kyrgyzstan Marks Independence Day, Poet Calls Out Corruption
By Catherine Putz
At Kyrgyzstan’s muted independence day celebration, a poet-singer called out government corruption in his performance.
Kyrgyzstan’s Political Parties, Paperwork Problems, and a Looming Election
By Catherine Putz
Seventeen parties submitted documentation to run candidates in the upcoming parliamentary election, set for October 4, but not all will get to run.
Abdullaev Extradited to Uzbekistan Then Released, Investigation Pending
By Catherine Putz
The specifics of the charges against 47-year old Uzbek journalist Bobomurod Abdullaev remain unclear, but the case is drawing significant attention.
Kyrgyz Court Unsurprisingly Upholds Rulings Against Atambayev and Isakov
By Catherine Putz
Atambaeyv’s second trial is still in progress, but previous cases against the former president and his ally, Sapar Isakov, were recently upheld.
Kyrgyzstan and Belarus: Congratulations and Notes of Protest
By Catherine Putz
One day, a note of congrats for Lukashenko; the next a note of protest because Lukashenko appeared with a wanted former Kyrgyz prime minister.
Will Kyrgyzstan Postpone Its October Parliamentary Polls?
By Ilgiz Kambarov
A date is set, but Kyrgyz citizens have serious concerns about the safety of holding an election amid a pandemic spinning out of control.
Volunteers to the Rescue as Virus Rages in Kyrgyzstan
By Daria Litvinova
As Kyrgyzstan’s health system collapsed, ordinary people stepped up to help.
The Tragedy of Azimjon Askarov
By Catherine Putz
Askarov’s story illustrates just how broken Kyrgyzstan’s entire system is.
China Launches 5+1 Format Meetings With Central Asia
By Umida Hashimova
The format marks an expansion of China’s role in the region and a signal of its readiness to compete for influence.
Date Set for Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Election: October 4
By Catherine Putz
Amid the mire of politics and a pandemic, Kyrgyzstan is headed for a pivotal parliamentary election this fall.
Reaktsiya 3.0: Kyrgyz Protest Internet Censorship Bill
By Colleen Wood
Will protests be enough to convince Kyrgyzstan’s president to veto a bill that would restrict freedom of speech online?