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Omurbek Babanov
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.
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Telecom Scandal
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz prime ministers tend to have a short shelf-life.
Babanov’s Back: Kyrgyz Presidential Runner-up Returns
By Catherine Putz
Perhaps Babanov thinks the Kyrgyz authorities have their hands full?
In Kyrgyzstan, Babanov Cases Losing Steam
By Catherine Putz
Former presidential hopeful Omurbek Babanov was the subject of two highly political investigations. One has been suspended.
New Charges Levied Against Former Kyrgyz Presidential Candidate
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz authorities have opened an investigation into whether Omurbek Babanov plotted to stage a coup after the October 2017 election.
A New Kyrgyz President Takes Over in Bishkek
By Catherine Putz
Almazbek Atambayev steps down and Sooronbai Jeenbekov steps up.
Kyrgyz President Atambayev Set to Hand Successor a Massive Bilateral Headache
By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh-Kyrgyz rift continues to widen as Atambayev's presidency wanes.
A Vote for Stability Steers Southerner to Success in Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Election
By Najam Abbas
The October 15 vote raises expectations of policy continuity in a country that has to balance regional, strategic interests.
Kyrgyzstan Alerts WTO to Kazakhstan Border Kerfuffle
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan has stymied trade at the border, but the quicksand poured first from President Atambayev’s mouth.
Kyrgyz Election Brings High Expectations, but Mixed Results for Voters
By Abhi Goyal
As some voters celebrate the conclusion of the vote, others vent frustration with government pressure and broken systems.
Will Kyrgyz Democracy Pass Its Next Test?
By Stanislav Pritchin
The outcome of this weekend's election usher in an unprecedented transfer of power between elected presidents.
Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Campaigns Kick Off
By Catherine Putz
The election, slated for October 15, will decide who takes over from Almazbek Atambayev.
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