Kyrgyzstan: Authorities turn to scapegoating after Atambayev debacle The ex-Deputy Interior Minister is accused of exceeding his authority. Aug 14, 2019
Kyrgyzstan activists use satire to fight powerful kingmaker Rayimbek Matraimov, a.k.a. Rayim Million, has also waded into the public and dramatic political story now roiling Kyrgyzstan. Nurjamal Djanibekova Aug 14, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Life in jail looming for ex-president Atambayev faces murder and kidnapping charges. Aug 13, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: With tensions still simmering, exiled big-hitter makes homecoming Babanov may have parliamentary elections in his sight. Aug 9, 2019
After two days of unrest, Kyrgyzstan's ex-president is captured Observers worry the political crisis sparked by this standoff will come at a cost to long-term stability and prosperity. Danil Usmanov, Nurjamal Djanibekova Aug 8, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: After a night of violence, neither side is blinking The president and the ex-president are both making menacing noises as the crisis drags into its second day. Aug 8, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Operation to capture Atambayev descends into chaos After the failed raid, the former president emerged to meet his jubilant supporters. Another raid may be imminent. Danil Usmanov Aug 7, 2019
China fires back over mining ruckus in Kyrgyzstan Dozens of Chinese nationals were injured in fighting. Chris Rickleton Aug 7, 2019
The young spokespeople saving Kyrgyzstan’s capital one photo at a time Social media platforms make it far simpler for the public to keep officials informed about their gripes. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 31, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Court upholds Askarov life sentence The activist's supporters had held out hope that changes to the law might lead to his release. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 30, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Summons for internet wag highlights regionalism angst Tarasenko is taking it in his stride, claiming to have failed to turn up for questioning after oversleeping. Chris Rickleton Jul 29, 2019
Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan trade hiccups force questions on EAEU Officials predict $1Bln in trade in 2020, but as things stand, that looks optimistic. Jul 29, 2019
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan: Presidents meet for historic border powwow The leaders met near a place that was roiled by violence just a few days ago. Jul 26, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Ex-president returns triumphant with Putin's support The government must either admit it is subordinate to Moscow or risk provoking its ire. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 25, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Embattled ex-president flies to Russia Atambayev was accompanied to the plane by 200 supporters. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 24, 2019
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan: Fresh border clash causes fatality Presidents of the two countries had been due to meet at the spot. Jul 22, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Askarov case may return to court Changes to the law offer the slim hope of a mild reprieve. Jul 16, 2019
Kazakh and Kyrgyz stuntmen feature in Disney’s Mulan Almaty-based Nomad Stunts is behind many of the action shots. Aliya Uteuova Jul 12, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Killing of Nigerian teacher sparks conversation around racism The race angle is being discounted by Bishkek police. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 10, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Atambayev takes fight back to the capital His supporters have given the government a two-month deadline to step down. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 3, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: State media turns its fire on former first lady KTRK says Atambayeva helped defraud Chinese investors. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 3, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Kingmaker lurks behind curtain as politics heat up Matraimov and his money are said to have lain behind the rise and fall of many a top politician. Chris Rickleton, Bekpolot Ibraimov Jul 3, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Ex-president readies for final stand in redoubt as clouds darken Atambayev's supporters say they will go to any lengths to stop his arrest. Nurjamal Djanibekova Jun 27, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Atambayev resorts to crowd power to resist onslaught 400 people turned up at the ex-president's home to hear his defiant speech. Jun 23, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Specter of jail looms for embattled ex-president Parliament has asked prosecutors to consider a criminal investigation. Jun 21, 2019
