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For government, the possible economic rewards outweigh the risks.

Kyrgyz officials take action to reassure foreign students.

Prospect of punishment has immediate chilling effect.

The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure.

A partner post from Mediazona.

Kyrgyz authorities claim the once-powerful customs chief had been planning an assassination plot.

Coverage by 24.kg was far from aggressive, but the outlet still managed to embarrass the government at times.

The vote proceeded without debate and was over in seven minutes.

Japarov has ordered a review of the legislation, which suggests it may be reintroduced again down the line.

All the corrupt former customs chief's one-time allies are scrambling to disavow him.

The voting procedure was marred by flagrant violations.

The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia.

The president says his foreign-funded NGO critics are thieving money-grabbers.

Prosecutors says Kloop is harming the public’s mental health and driving them to drugs and sexual depravity.

The southern city of Osh is also experiencing a heating crisis following a fall in gas imports from Uzbekistan.

His team says he needs another term to complete the work of developing the country.

The news opens a new chapter in the ruling regime’s campaign to wrest all the levers of control in the country from shadowy, behind-the-scenes operators.

The latest outfit to be targeted by the authorities was the YouTube channel Temirov Live, founded by investigative reporter Bolot Temirov.

24.kg says GKNB officers confiscated computers and mobile phones.

Emil Zhamgyrchiyev is accused of conniving with a criminal kingpin in neighboring Uzbekistan.

Officials say Arstan “Alai” Abdyldayev hanged himself and had been suffering from chronic delusions.

Officials have said that anybody spreading what they deem to be false information about the flag will be thrown behind bars.

Proponents of the change say the new, bolder flag will enable the country to be more independent.

Officials say measures to make traders use cash registers will nevertheless come into force in July 2024.

The first session of the kurultai as a permanent state body is due to take place next month.