Fragile Compromise Calms Kyrgyz Crisis
Demands continue for President Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s resignation.
14 Oct 20
Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek: The Day After a Historic Night
Volunteers rally to clean up city, ensure security and prevent looting.
6 Oct 20
Crisis Hits Kyrgyzstan
Election results cancelled as opposition supporters seize control of key offices.
6 Oct 20
Internet Censorship Looms in Kyrgyzstan
Draft law would allow authorities to block websites deemed to contain inaccurate information, with no need for a court ruling.
12 Aug 20
Prominent Kyrgyz Rights Defender Dies in Prison
Supporters say they will continue to fight for his case to be reopened.
4 Aug 20
Kyrgyzstan: Few Choices Amid Rising Abuse
The state of emergency has now been extended indefinitely.
1 Jun 20
Kyrgyzstan: Hospital Staff Left Exposed
Those in the front line of the fight against coronavirus say that they are not being properly protected.
24 Apr 20
Kyrgyzstan: Bringing Women into Politics
New law aims to increase female participation in municipal affairs.
8 Mar 20
Kyrgyzstan: Naked Art Banned
Show highlighting women’s rights censored for offending local sensitivities.
9 Dec 19
Kyrgyzstan: Extremism-Related Convictions Triple
Experts call for comprehensive approach to deradicalising prisoners.
4 Nov 19
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