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Articles with tag "Kyrgyzstan"
point made
Kyrgyzstan's Ballet Troupe Walkout Shines Light on Culture Underspending
Kyrgyz artists refused to support a performance by better-paid Russian colleagues to protest state funding shortages.
Kyrgyzstan march
Kyrgyz Activists Face Women's Day Violence From 'Patriots'
Gender equality in Central Asia's most politically turbulent country has taken a back seat to what conservatives call "traditional values."
goodwill politics
What Did Japarov Get in Russia?
The Moscow visit marked Japarov's first foreign trip as President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
opinion
Paul Bartlett
Reset With Russia: Kyrgyzstan’s President Heads to Moscow
New Kyrgyz leader Sadyr Japarov will need to prove to Putin that his rise to power is an opportunity for change.
from prisoner to president
Once-Jailed Populist Japarov Sworn in as Kyrgyz President
The politician won January's presidential election by a landslide with close to 80% of the vote.
opinion
Paul Bartlett
Bleak Outlook for Kyrgyzstan’s Free Press After Japarov’s Landslide Win in Presidential Poll
The country’s independent media are anxiously waiting to see if there will be a crackdown on outlets not in favor with the new regime.
2020 IN REVIEW
7 Protests That Defined the Year in Russia and Former Soviet Republics
Anger in Khabarovsk, historic demonstrations in Belarus and revolution in Kyrgyzstan.
only a memory
Kyrgyzstan Tears Down Government Gates in Symbolic Move After Crisis
The newly-elected parliament speaker called the move "a symbol of the openness of the new government to the people."
ally politics
Kyrgyzstan Elects Speaker Loyal To New Leader Ahead of Vote
The newly-elected speaker is expected to step in as acting president during the January election.
opinion
Temur Umarov
Who’s In Charge Following Revolution in Kyrgyzstan?
Sadyr Japarov’s rise was fueled by a combination of two political assets: popular radical rhetoric and influential connections.
Fresh Elections
Kyrgyzstan Sets New Polls as New PM Reassures Russia
The previous vote was annulled over political chaos that unseated a president and rattled Russia.
post-soviet power broker
In Crisis-Hit Kyrgyzstan, Russia Weighs Its Influence and Intentions
Analysts interviewed by The Moscow Times disagreed on whether Russia is playing a constructive role in the ex-Soviet country.
Power claim
Kyrgyzstan PM Claims Presidential Powers in Post-Vote Crisis
Sadyr Japarov was able to claim the post after the parliament speaker refused to be appointed in place of ex-leader Jeenbekov.
cash flow
Russia Suspends Aid Until Kyrgyzstan ‘Stabilizes’ – RBC
Pausing financial aid “makes sense” until Kyrgyzstan's government resumes normal work, the Kremlin said.
seeking stability
Kyrgyzstan President Resigns to End Post-Election Crisis
"I am not clinging to power. ... I have taken the decision to resign," Jeenbekov said.
political standoff
Kyrgyz President Asks Parliament to Vote Again on PM Amid Crisis
The request came shortly after a senior aide to Russian President Putin visited for talks aimed at resolving the political crisis.
political crisis
New Clashes as Kyrgyzstan Slips Deeper Into Crisis
There has been little evidence of a central authority in Bishkek since a parliamentary vote sparked protests that morphed into violent unrest.
exerting influence
Russia’s FSB Backs Kyrgyzstan Colleagues' Efforts to ‘Prevent Total Chaos’ – Vedomosti
The Kremlin confirmed that it supports “the state security committee’s actions to stabilize the situation” in Kyrgyzstan.
POLITICAL CHAOS
Political Crisis Erupts in Kyrgyzstan Over Disputed Election
A parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan has prompted political upheaval.
opinion
Alexander Gabuev
The Scramble for Power in Kyrgyzstan
The situation in Kyrgyzstan is in some ways similar to its last two revolutions. The difference is world and regional powers' reluctance to get involved...
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