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Sooronbay Jeenbekov
August 14, 2019
Two Rivals Clash: Understanding Kyrgyzstan’s Political Crisis
By Ankit Panda
What led to Kyrgyz special forces storming the compound of the country’s former president?
August 14, 2019
Former Kyrgyz President Facing Charges of Murder and Orchestrating Mass Unrest
By Catherine Putz
There's always room for surprises, but Atambayev and his closest allies seem to be on the road to serious prison terms.
August 14, 2019
In a Country With Big Personalities, the Kyrgyz State Remains the Center of Power
By Ian J. Lynch
Power and wealth are generated by and flow through the state.
August 13, 2019
Babanov’s Back: Kyrgyz Presidential Runner-up Returns
By Catherine Putz
Perhaps Babanov thinks the Kyrgyz authorities have their hands full?
August 10, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Sorting Through the Media Buzz Amid a Crisis
By Colleen Wood
Efforts to cover an unfolding political crisis in Kyrgyzstan struggle to balance accuracy with the need for up-to-date information.
August 08, 2019
Former Kyrgyz President Detained After Second Raid
By Catherine Putz
After a botched raid on Wednesday, Kyrgyz security forces return to detain former President Almazbek Atambayev
August 08, 2019
Kyrgyz Authorities Move to Detain Former President, Supporters Resist
By Catherine Putz
Shots were fired and there are reports of injuries, including of journalists.
July 26, 2019
Atambayev Returning to Kyrgyzstan After Pulling Russia Into Feud With Jeenbekov
By Catherine Putz
The former president returns confident his palling around with Putin will save him. But will it?
July 24, 2019
Under Pressure in Kyrgzystan, Atambayev Flies to Russia
By Catherine Putz
The former president says he'll be back soon after high level meetings in Moscow.
July 19, 2019
Azimjan Askarov Headed for a Second Retrial in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Askarov's last retrial, in 2017, ended with his return to jail on a life sentence. Will things be different this time around?
June 27, 2019
Atambayev Loses Immunity, Supporters Gather to Resist
By Catherine Putz
The former president maintains that charges of corruption against him are political.
June 25, 2019
Atambayev's Days of Immunity Look Numbered
By Catherine Putz
Former President Almazbek Atambayev is likely to soon face charges of misconduct and abuse of power in earnest.