Akaev Provokes Constitutional Reform Storm
President reneges on pledge to include opposition in drafting highly-publicised amendments to the constitution.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz Fears Over Tajik Border Talks
Violent border clashes do not bode well for talks to resolve a Soviet-era dispute.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Under Threat
The opposition is certain parliament will be dissolved after a referendum on a new constitution next month.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Disabled Workers Written Off
Restrictive legislation and a lack of special workplace provisions have combined to keep job-seeking invalids at home.
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Bugging Affair
The alleged discovery of listening devices in opposition members’ offices provokes political storm.
22 Feb 05
Partying and Politics in Kyrgyzstan
Is the president’s new-found frugality a way of stopping potential opponents from funding effective election campaigns?
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Parliament Under Threat
President Akaev seems intent on exerting greater control over the Kyrgyz parliament
22 Feb 05
Kyrgyz Anger Over Business Scandals
Bishkek politicians fume over officials' collusion with dodgy Turkish businessmen
22 Feb 05
Uzbek Gas for Land Bid Fails
Tashkent's attempts to pressure Bishkek into making territorial concessions appears to have failed
22 Feb 05
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