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Ambulances Slow to Arrive in Kyrgyz Capital
Short of vehicles and staff, emergency services also find city traffic a problem.
17 Nov 15
Winter Blackout Fears in Kyrgyzstan
When reservoir levels fall, so does hydropower generation – bad news for consumers at peak usage time.
10 Nov 15
Kyrgyzstan Politicians Shamed by Social Media
Twitter and Facebook campaigns force legislators to back down on plans for more comfortable seats.
9 Nov 15
Pressure to Strip Kyrgyz Politicians of Immunity, Benefits
Embarrassment as plans to buy comfortable seats for parliament have to be shelved.
15 Oct 15
Kyrgyzstan's Women Still Fighting for Representation
Thirty per cent quota may not translate into female candidates taking their fair share of seats in October 4 polls.
1 Oct 15
Kyrgyzstan to Use Biometric Data in October Polls
Critics of the scheme say their right to vote is now being made conditional on submitting data.
24 Aug 15
Limited Mother-and-Child Care in Kyrgyz Prison
Maternity system examined in IWPR radio show.
9 Jul 15
Life on the Outside for Kyrgyzstan's Female Ex-Cons
Returning to families can be as hard as finding work.
30 Jun 15
Rebuilding Kyrgyzstan's Southern Capital
Economic development in Osh seen as way of preventing future conflicts.
29 May 15
Kyrgyzstan Remembers 2010 Ethnic Clashes
Government believes it has done enough to prevent further trouble.
29 May 15
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