Kyrgyz Look Back in Anger
They believe Bakiev was as bad as the man he replaced – but some wonder whether the new authorities will be much better.
They believe Bakiev was as bad as the man he replaced – but some wonder whether the new authorities will be much better.
Getting it right this time will depend on new government’s efforts to overcome legacy of previous authoritarian rulers. By Pavel Dyatlenko in Bishek
Nation pays its respects for the dead as new authorities attempt to stabilise the country.
Ex-foreign minister forms government as president flees, following day of political violence in which scores died. By Timur Toktonaliev and Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek
Defiance comes as interim government announces plans for presidential election after bloody revolt.
Thousands besiege president’s office as anger over spiralling prices explodes into political violence.
Poor people to be cushioned against price rises, but authorities insist everyone else must pay realistic share of energy costs. By Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek
Education proposals aired at IWPR events to be incorporated into parliamentary report. By Dina Tokbaeva in Bishkek
Kyrgyz advisory body on safety of journalists considering findings of IWPR reports on demise of investigative reporting. By Dina Tokbaeva in Bishkek
Attempts to boost agriculture funding are welcome, but not enough, say experts. By Asyl Osmonalieva in Bishkek