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Kyrgyzstan: 'Libel' Paper on its Knees
Moya Stolitsa Novosti loses all its assets as courts impose damages in cases widely seen as politically motivated.
21 Feb 05
Bishkek Landmine Fears
Kyrgyzstan claims Uzbek landmines are endangering the lives of frontier communities.
21 Feb 05
Locals Suffer in Enclaves Impasse
Harsh border controls around the numerous enclaves dotted along both sides of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border cause misery for local people
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Punished by Association
Although the main opposition leader is safely in jail, the government is keeping close watch on his home village.
21 Feb 05
Diplomats Challenge Election Proposals
Kyrgyz ambassadors fear their government's controversial election proposals will further undermine the country's international reputation
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: NGOs Battle Smear Campaign
Rights activists deny newspaper claims that foreign money is funding anti-government demonstrations across the country.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: IMU Insight
Captured senior IMU official talks to IWPR about his experiences in the guerrilla movement.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Dialogue Breakthrough
Government, opposition and civil society leaders come together in a new initiative aimed at defusing the growing political crisis.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Anti-Government Anger Grows
Opposition warns of "extreme measures" if those responsible for Aksy protesters' deaths are not punished.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyz-Kazak Tourism Row
Competition between Kazak tourist agencies is said to have sparked a war of words between Bishkek and Astana.
21 Feb 05
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