Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz-Tajik Spat Highlights Border Issues

Lack of clarity about land and water rights in undemarcated border areas creates running tensions.

30 Nov 08

Erosion of civil liberties makes it hard to hold public protests and risky to criticise the authorities, say rights groups.

27 Nov 08

Part of the opposition is forging a new alliance, but prospects for a broader anti-government coalition remain slim.

25 Nov 08

Construction workers first to feel the pinch but others could follow.

20 Nov 08

Russian takeover of Kyrgyz gas monopoly may give Moscow political leverage, but some analysts say beggars can't be choosers.

12 Nov 08

Plan for professional army jeopardised by funding and coordination issues, say analysts.

2 Nov 08

Beneath surface of a simple personnel switch there is layer upon layer of political and regional rivalries.

27 Oct 08

Following lethal earthquake, experts warn many more lives could be at risk as builders ignore safety standards.

23 Oct 08

Two high-profile resignations and allegations of ballot-stuffing tarnish the latest exercise in democracy.

14 Oct 08

Election official’s claims of intimidation taken up as an opposition cause.

9 Oct 08

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