Kyrgyzstan: Prosecutors move to strip leading opposition MP of immunity Madumarov, a long-time feature on the political scene, has been an acerbic critic of the current government. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 1, 2023
Kyrgyzstan plows ahead with foreign agent law, ignores foreign critics The bureaucratic hassle caused by the changes to the law will force many NGOs to shut their doors. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2023
The TikTokers that rule Kyrgyzstan Some MPs are grumbling that the social media platform is corrupting the nation's youth. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 10, 2023
The Kempir-Abad saga: Ground zero of Kyrgyzstan’s latest authoritarian turn Rights activists say the case is politically motivated and designed to stifle state critics. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 4, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament squeezes out rights ombudswoman President Japarov's spokesman complained that Adyr Abdrakhmatova was sticking up for troublemakers. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 3, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Court orders closure of RFE/RL's local affiliate Amnesty International has called the ruling a major blow to freedom of expression. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 27, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: EBRD stops funding business ombudsman The business ombudsman’s office says it has over three years dealt with around 170 complaints made by businesspeople against the government. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 25, 2023
Kyrgyzstan police on the hunt for drug gang enforcers Advertising for illegal synthetic drugs is carried out with relative impunity. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 7, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Personalistic regime reveals cracks in the system The petitions to the president arrive thick and fast. Children are often enlisted for maximum effect. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 29, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Lawmaker agrees to resign after restaurant brawl Abirov's colleagues in parliament rallied to his support and were not eager to expel him. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 27, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Lawmakers mull death penalty for child rapists Children's rights experts say a better approach would be to invest in social workers. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 14, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Taxman eyes shadow economy in bid to boost budget revenues Bazaars, where most rural Kyrgyz people meet their basic needs, are by and large an impenetrable black box for the taxman. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 10, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Success of HPV vaccination drive clouded by antivax sentiment Seventy percent of girls aged 11 to 14 have been vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 6, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Surprise ex-presidents meeting in Dubai keeps public guessing The president’s decision to convene a meeting with all his predecessors has divided Kyrgyz public opinion. He calls it a unifying gesture. Critics see disrespectful populism. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 22, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Court rules to allow imprisoned former president to leave country Atambayev is poised to travel to Spain for medical treatment. He insists he will return. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 14, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Disgraced mining boss accused of gross misspending Projects initiated under Bolturuk's watch are said to include a five-star hotel, a hippodrome and a marble factory. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 9, 2023
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan complete border delimitation process The two countries hope improved ties will massively boost bilateral trade to $2 billion annually. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 27, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities file lawsuit to close RFE/RL’s local service Space for independent journalism has been shrinking over the past year. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 23, 2023
Kyrgyzstan buys new batch of Turkish-made drones An official has identified the new purchases as Aksungur and Anka UAVs. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 18, 2023
Kyrgyzstan's Miss Universe contestant pressured into apology for highlighting gender-based violence Botoyarova wore a cape during the swimsuit category that bore the stylized image of a woman being subjected to abuse. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 17, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: The exiled Russians offering a Red Roof haven Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan ratifies Uzbekistan border deal in testy parliament session The vote took place against the backdrop of worsening repression of the opposition and activists. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 17, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Draft bill promises more pain for ailing NGOs Critics say the changes will force many civic organizations to close their doors. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 10, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Court works day and night to lock up government critics At least 20 people will be in detention until late December pending investigations into claims of plotting a government overthrow. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 25, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Border deal secretively rushed through amid more grumbling President Japarov says Kyrgyzstan is poised to receive far more disputed land than it will give away. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 12, 2022