Kyrgyz Religious Education Plan Sparks Controversy
If the education ministry gets its way, classrooms will soon ring to the sound of religious teaching.
5 Aug 06
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Rising Lake Threatens Shoreline
Beaches and basements are disappearing under water as Kyrgyzstan’s huge lake Issykkul rises inexorably.
4 Aug 06
Welcome for Unification Church Raises Eyebrows in Kyrgyzstan
Why have so many leading figures publicly lent their support to a foreign faith group?
14 Jul 06
Kyrgyz Land Grab Targets Outspoken Politician
Squatters take over land belonging to a local leader who led anti-government protests.
10 Jul 06
Kyrgyz Voter Clash Prompts Election Debate
Armed with shotguns and ready for a fight, voters turn out in force to support their local candidates.
3 Jul 06
Aksy Violence Resurrected as Political Issue
President Bakiev comes under fire for failing to identify culprits in 2002 bloodshed.
22 Jun 06
Kyrgyzstan: How Real are Uzbek Minority Concerns?
Some say a recent demonstration by ethnic Uzbeks reflected political manoeuvring rather than a real sense of discrimination.
13 Jun 06
Kyrgyz Opposition Defers Ultimatum
The opposition sets the government yet another deadline to reform or resign.
2 Jun 06
Comment: Uzbek Leaders Address Some Causes of Dissent
While conspiracy theories are still the order of the day for public consumption, a Moscow-based commentator argues that Uzbek officials have realised that popular dissent has domestic roots.
15 May 06
Kyrgyzstan: Controversial Figure Meets Bloody End
Kyrgyzstan reels as a leading political figure with alleged underworld links is shot down in the street.
13 May 06
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