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Roza Otunbayeva
New Head for UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan: Kyrgyzstan’s Roza Otunbayeva
By Catherine Putz
The choice of Otunbayeva reflects the UN’s ongoing concern about the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
Kyrgyzstan Moves Toward Stripping Former Presidents of Immunity
By Catherine Putz
Only two former Kyrgyz presidents actually still enjoy immunity, but only one -- Almazbek Atambayev -- looks like a target.
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.
With Political Storm Brewing, Kyrgyz President Heads to Moscow Hospital
By Catherine Putz
Atambayev reportedly experienced heart problems en route to New York and detoured to Turkey. Now he's in Moscow.
Independence Day in Kyrgyzstan Marred by Tragedy, Terror, and Politicking
By Catherine Putz
The country's 25th Independence anniversary was not quite the patriotic fanfare that could have been expected.
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