Blog Post May 10, 2024 Kyrgyzstan Under Japarov: The Country’s Decline Into Dictatorship For years, Kyrgyzstan was considered the only country that was moving toward democratization in Central Asia as its civil society has mobilized each time to resist the oppression of tyrants.
News Jan 5, 2018 Kyrgyz Opposition Politician Jailed For Corruption (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) – A court in Bishkek has sentenced Kyrgyz opposition politician Kanatbek Isaev to 12 years in prison on corruption charges.
News Oct 16, 2017 Kyrgyz Candidate Alleges Violations In Presidential Vote, But Suggests He Will Accept Result The chief rival of the candidate authorities say won the presidency in Kyrgyzstan has alleged the voting was marred by violations but suggested he would not challenge the official result, potentially paving the way for a peaceful transfer of power.
News Oct 10, 2017 Babanov Campaign Accuses Kyrgyz Election Officials Of Backing Ruling Party Candidate Kyrgyz presidential candidate Omurbek Babanov’s campaign team has accused election officials of obstructing his campaign and backing the candidate favored by outgoing President Almazbek Atambaev.
