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Omurbek Tekebayev
Mob Accosts Kyrgyz Opposition Politician Tekebayev
By Catherine Putz
Tekebayev and other opposition politicians have been agitating against the November 28 election results.
A Certainly Incomplete Update on Detained Kyrgyz Politicians
By Catherine Putz
A litigious air has swept Kyrgyzstan: It's hard to keep track of who has been detained and who could be next.
Kyrgyzstan: Omurbek Babanov’s Canceled Return
By Colleen Wood
Former presidential candidate Omurbek Babanov canceled plans to return to Kyrgyzstan, a year and a half after he fled the country.
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.
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.
59 File to Run for the Kyrgyz Presidency
By Catherine Putz
The number will drop significantly ahead of the announcement of the final lineup on September 10.
More Kyrgyz Parliamentarians Charged with Corruption
By Catherine Putz
There’s plenty of corruption to spread the charges around.
Top Kyrgyz Party Nominates Prime Minister for Presidential Run
By Catherine Putz
The ruling Social Democratic Party has named current PM Sooronbay Jeenbekov as its nominee.
Politician's Arrest Sparks Weekend Protests in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
It's just protests and arrests all the way down.
Kyrgyz President Takes on Media in Lawsuits
By Catherine Putz
In recent days a handful of lawsuits have been filed against two Ata-Meken lawyers and two media outlets.
Kyrgyz Presidential Politics: Scaling a Mountain of Rumors
By Catherine Putz
There are more rumors than answers coming out of Bishkek these days.
After Opposition Leader is Detained, Protests Kick Off in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Omurbek Tekebayev was detained Sunday as part of a corruption investigation -- supporters say it's all politics.
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