US-Kyrgyzstan Ties: Mending Fences or Fresh Start?
Washington looks for areas for pragmatic cooperation despite Bishkek's alignment with Moscow.
21 Dec 15
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: More Talk of Political Reform
The president hinted at it last month; now others are talking about changing the constitution.
11 Dec 15
Ambulances Slow to Arrive in Kyrgyz Capital
Short of vehicles and staff, emergency services also find city traffic a problem.
17 Nov 15
Winter Blackout Fears in Kyrgyzstan
When reservoir levels fall, so does hydropower generation – bad news for consumers at peak usage time.
10 Nov 15
Kyrgyzstan Politicians Shamed by Social Media
Twitter and Facebook campaigns force legislators to back down on plans for more comfortable seats.
9 Nov 15
Kyrgyz School Death Highlights Bullying Scourge
Adolescents run extortion rackets and intimidate younger schoolmates.
6 Nov 15
Questions Surround Kyrgyz Prison Break
Under mysterious circumstances, convicts make easy escape, but most end up dead.
2 Nov 15
Pressure to Strip Kyrgyz Politicians of Immunity, Benefits
Embarrassment as plans to buy comfortable seats for parliament have to be shelved.
15 Oct 15
Kyrgyzstan Heads for Coalition Government
Holding a contested election without a foregone conclusion was an achievement in itself.
6 Oct 15
Battling for Votes in Kyrgyzstan
With much to play for, parties have been going the extra mile to secure votes.
4 Oct 15
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