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Roza Otunbayeva
September 06, 2022
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.
October 04, 2018
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.
March 09, 2017
Kyrgyz Presidential Politics: Scaling a Mountain of Rumors
By Catherine Putz
There are more rumors than answers coming out of Bishkek these days.
February 27, 2017
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.
September 23, 2016
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.
September 01, 2016
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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