Timur Toktonaliev
Central Asia Editor
Timur is IWPR's Central Asia Editor.
Stories by the Author
Government Struggling for Control in Kyrgyzstan
Central authorities weak, vulnerable and barely able to manage provincial politics.
6 Jun 12
Unease Persists in South Kyrgyzstan
Lack of real reconciliation leaves Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities far apart.
4 May 12
Kyrgyz Sportsmen for Hire
Poor funding for sports drives many to seek careers in security and sometimes in crime.
5 Apr 12
Kyrgyzstan: Unchecked Nationalism Threat to Stability
Government needs to take decisive action to contain ethnic tensions stirred by 2010 violence, leading rights activist warns.
8 Mar 12
Southern Kyrgyz Mayor Strengthened by Local Polls
Observers say absence of unrest in Osh ahead of election was an achievement in itself.
7 Mar 12
Kyrgyz Media Freedom: Better, But Not Perfect
Unclear whether new administration will continue liberalisation.
17 Feb 12
Political Manoeuvring in Kyrgyzstan
As party seen as troublesome is sidelined by its partners, some see the shift as a way of allocating top posts to president’s party and allies.
16 Dec 11
New Kyrgyz Political System "Stabler Than Neighbours"
Authoritarian systems increasingly unsustainable, Moscow analyst says.
14 Dec 11
Kyrgyzstan's New Leader Sworn In
President Atambaev shares inauguration ceremony stage with his predecessor as head of state – a first for Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia generally.
2 Dec 11
Democracy Really Can Work in Central Asia – Kyrgyz President
Roza Otunbaeva recalls difficult times as head of state.
21 Nov 11
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