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Kyrgyzstan: An Audience with Beknazarov
Kyrgyz deputy, released from prison following fierce protests, speaks to IWPR about the lessons the country must learn from the unrest.
22 Feb 05
Bishkek Braced for Aksy Anniversary
There are ominous signs that the anniversary of a bloody protest in the south of the country could spark political turmoil.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Snow Leopards Face Extinction
Unscrupulous hunters and traders are making a killing selling endangered species on to the wealthy owners of private zoos.
22 Feb 05
Uzbek-Kyrgyz Border Danger
Hold-up in delimitation process blamed for failure to clear mined frontier region.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Fear Iraqi Fallout
Bishkek concerned that use of Manas air base against Iraq could endanger Kyrgyzstan.
22 Feb 05
Akaev Struggles to Stem Mounting Dissent
The Kyrgyz authorities are struggling to defuse public fury over last month's brutal suppression of a protest in the south of the country.
21 Feb 05
Kygyzstan: Government Stung by Video Revelations
Opposition buoyed by discovery of film footage contradicting government's version of recent bloody protest.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Migration Prompts Security Worries
Thousands are leaving the impoverished southern regions for a better life in the north - leaving vital border areas under-populated.
21 Feb 05
Superpowers Compete in Kyrgyzstan
Russia, China and the US are building relationships with Kyrgyzstan - but can it survive their threefold embrace?
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Officials Send Pre-Election Warning
Protesters' arrests seen as signal that authorities won't put up with unrest in advance of next year's elections.
21 Feb 05
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