Kyrgyzstan

Unrest Highlights Kyrgyz Prison Concerns

Prisoners stage group protest by slashing their wrists, prompting renewed concern about jail conditions.

21 Feb 05

Legacy of the civil war rears its head as former refugees come back and win back homes, evicting the people living there.

21 Feb 05

Rumours are rife that the disappearance is linked to the long-time human rights defender’s criticism of President Akaev.

21 Feb 05

The resignation of a key Kyrgyz minister may lead to the fall of the government

21 Feb 05

Human rights organisations urge Kyrgyzstan to abolish the death penalty

21 Feb 05

The Kazak authorities are attempting to curb the activities of their political opponents.

21 Feb 05

Parliamentary deputies call for curbs on traditional system of Kyrgyz justice

21 Feb 05

Protests grow as civilians fall victim to mines planted by the Uzbek military along the country's remote borders with Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

21 Feb 05

The authorities in southern Kyrgyz city of Osh are struggling to stem a severe outbreak of hepatitis

21 Feb 05

Bishkek rubbish tip tragedy highlights impoverishment and desperation of unemployed.

21 Feb 05

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