From: Justin Burke (JBurke@sorosny.org)
Date: Fri Feb 18 2000 - 11:24:20 EST
NGO COALITION WINS CASE IN KYRGYZSTAN
A Kyrgyz court agreed with an appeal by a coalition of non-governmental
organization that the Central Election Commission has
violated the constitution by reducing the number of people
who must sign precinct balloting reports, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz
Service reported on 17 February. But Feliks Kulov, an
opposition candidate, told "Delo" the same day that the
authorities are doing everything they can to reduce the
chances of the opposition to win. "Slovo Kyrgyzstana"
pointedly asked, "Will there remain a democratic oasis in
Central Asia, or can we following the example of neighboring
countries, expect a return to authoritarianism?" Officials in
Bishkek said they are increasing security in advance of the
20 February vote. PG
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