Kyrgyzstan

  • Nov 10, 2006
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KYRGYZSTAN: President signs new constitution

President Kurmanbek Bakiyev yesterday signed a new constitution that will curb his powers in...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Nov 6, 2006
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KYRGYZSTAN: Tactical moves do not dispel tensions

A crowd of around 3,000 people marched towards the presidential palace today, demanding that...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Nov 3, 2006
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KYRGYZSTAN: Rallies have potential to turn violent

Rallies are being held in Bishkek today, in the second day of intensifying protests in which the...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Nov 2, 2006
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KYRGYZSTAN: Unrest continues amid growing tensions

Thousands of protesters gathered in Bishkek today, demanding the resignation of President...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Nov 1, 2006
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KYRGYZSTAN: President's concessions spur more unrest

President Kurmanbek Bakiyev faced new accusations and calls for resignation today, despite having...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Oct 30, 2006
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KYRGYZSTAN: Instability will grow as tensions mount

President Kurmanbek Bakiyev today called on the opposition to continue talks, in his latest...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Oct 26, 2006
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CENTRAL ASIA: States follow divergent paths in mining

While energy remains the economic fulcrum of Central Asia, foreign investors are showing strong...

Central Asia
  • Oct 19, 2006
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KYRGYZSTAN: Three 'militants' sentenced to death

A Kyrgyz court has sentenced to death three men charged with participating in an armed raid on...

Kyrgyzstan