Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz Constitution is Central Asia's Finest

New constitution will not turn the country into a parliamentary democracy just yet, but it’s still the most progressive in the region.

Crisis Cuts Kyrgyz Tourist Trade

Transitional Leader to Steer Kyrgyz Through Troubled Times

Roza Otunbaeva becomes Central Asia’s first female head of state, although only for an interim period.

Kyrgyz Banks Suffer From Border Closures

HIV Alarm in Central Asia

Large-scale population movement contributes to virus spreading across broad cross-section of society.

Spectre of Ethnic Violence in Kyrgyzstan

Clashes in southern city mark dangerous shift in ongoing political turbulence.

Kyrgyzstan: Compensation Hopes Dwindle for Ex-Miners

Miners disabled by industrial accidents more than a decade ago are dying before full compensation is paid out.

Uzbeks Tight-Lipped on Kyrgyz Border Closure

Tashkent may try to extract concessions from Kyrgyzstan before allowing trade to resume.

Kyrgyzstan Isolated by Nervous Neighbours

Uzbeks and Kazaks keep doors closed and watch for signs of stability in Kyrgyzstan.

New Kyrgyz Leaders Face Down Challenge

Government put to the test as opponents storm governors’ offices across south.