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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.

7 Protests That Defined the Year in Russia and Former Soviet Republics

Anger in Khabarovsk, historic demonstrations in Belarus and revolution in Kyrgyzstan.

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."

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.

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.

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...

political change

Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Resigns During Post-Vote Chaos

The new prime minister was elected during an extraordinary meeting in a hotel after protesters seized the parliament building.

BISHKEK DISPATCH

‘The People Captured Power Themselves’: Kyrgyzstan Cleans Up After Night of Chaos

Authorities canceled the results of a disputed vote after protesters stormed government headquarters and clashed with riot police.

seeking stability

Kyrgyzstan Cancels Election Result After Night of Chaos

Moscow's embassy in Bishkek on Tuesday called for "a legal solution" to the political crisis.

unrest in bishkek

Kyrgyz Protesters Take Government House, Free Ex-Leader After Post-Vote Clashes

Police had used water cannon, stun grenades and tear gas to disperse protesters.

watch from home

Kyrgyz President Sits Out Moscow WWII Parade After Staffers Test Positive for Virus

Two members of President Zheenbekov's delegation tested positive for Covid-19 upon arriving in Moscow.

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