Aziza Turdueva

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Jury still out on whether the latest arrangements for the giant Kumtor gold mine will prove more lucrative than before.

21 Sep 07

Decision to replace death penalty with life-imprisonment prompts activists to call for more far-reaching reform.

23 Jul 07

Some here suggest that the influx of Kazak finance may not serve national interests.

5 Apr 07

Political parties have more of a chance of winning power than ever before, but they are in no shape to fight elections at the moment.

9 Feb 07

Government commission recommends prosecution of mine company official after recent fatal accident.

12 Jan 07

Most of the Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan are in a legal no-man’s land with no legal status as refugees and the ever-present risk of deportation.

23 Nov 06

Government concessions not enough to persuade opposition to call off planned rally.

4 Nov 06

State television reporting of a political dirty tricks campaign proves nothing has changed since the Akaev era, says the opposition.

28 Sep 06

Industry asked to put some of its profits back into local development.

8 Sep 06

Plans to introduce proportional representation prompt parties to form strategic alliances to win seats and influence.

3 Dec 05

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