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Kyrgyzstan
International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute Voices Concern for Kyrgyz Lawyer
By Catherine Putz
The IBAHRI says the case against Ata-Meken lawyer Taalaigul Toktakunova may violate UN rules ensuring rule of law.
What About That Proposed Second Russian Base in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
“It is up to Russia," said Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov in reference to suggestions that Moscow open a second base in the country.
2 Central Asians Arrested in Virginia for Allegedly Attempting to Smuggle Guns to Chechnya
By Catherine Putz
One of the men arrested is the youngest son of Kyrgyzstan's former ambassador to the United States.
CASA-1000 Creeps Toward Construction Bridging Central and South Asia
By Catherine Putz
The time is quickly approaching when the CASA-1000 countries need to actually start building things.
Kyrgyz Optimistic About Country's Direction and Economy, But Troubled by Corruption
By Catherine Putz
Corruption remains a top problem for Kyrgyzstan, even as citizens are optimistic about the country's direction.
Bitter Cold Hits Bishkek, Chinese-Repaired Power Plant Breaks Down
By Catherine Putz
While temperatures plummeted in the Kyrgyz capital, anger rose over failures at a power plant modernized three years ago.
Remember the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Catherine Putz
Oh yeah, that...how’s that going?
Full of Gold: Chinese Company Which Sacked Kyrgyz Miners Claims Hard Times
By Catherine Putz
Full Gold Mining fired 370 Kyrgyz workers after they refused new contracts that included a 30 percent salary cut.
Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Unnamed Suspect for the Murder of Ulan Salyanov
By Catherine Putz
Salyanov's sister, Aida, was recently convicted of abuse of office, charges she and her supporters say were politically motivated.
Jeenbekov and Nazarbayev Put Kyrgyz-Kazakh Relations Back on Track
By Catherine Putz
With a two-day visit to Astana, the Kyrgyz president and his Kazakh counterpart steer relations back to normal.
An Interview With Aida Salyanova, Kyrgyzstan's Former Prosecutor General
By Franco Galdini
Having fallen out with the former president, Salyanova faced charges she says were politically motivated.
Attacks on Press Freedom Show Central Asia’s Authoritarian Side
By Paolo Sorbello
Media freedom continues to be a weak point in Central Asia.