Kyrgyzstan

Alarm at Takeover Bid for Major Kyrgyz Media Group

Staff at leading newspaper fear the real motive behind a complex lawsuit is an ambition to exert political control.

30 Apr 15

Authorities try to weed out people who might pose security threats from others returning from Syria.

10 Apr 15

It isn't so much the legislation as the way it is interpreted that favours offenders.

30 Mar 15

Suspects in cases of sexual violence against children can currently avoid trial if they reach an out-of-court settlement.

30 Mar 15

Chinese imports will become more expensive.

20 Mar 15

As Kyrgyz-Tajik border becomes subject to new customs rules, thriving trade in beef cattle could fall off.

20 Mar 15

With an election due this autumn, there is less pluralism around than might first appear.

16 Mar 15

Applications dealt with at new centre outside Moscow.

4 Mar 15

Authorities stepping up efforts to identify recruitment networks.

3 Mar 15

Police say they investigate cases and visit homes where children might be at risk.

20 Feb 15

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