Stories about Kyrgyzstan from November, 2006
Kyrgyzstan: Death Penalty
Yulia writes about the anti-death penalty rally in Bishkek and says that she has very mixed feelings about the issue.
Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek Against Capital Punishment
Tolkun Umaraliev reports that there will be a rally against the death penalty tomorrow in Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan: Tear Gas Footage
Beau Gordinier posts video of police shooting tear gas at protesters during this month's protests in Bishkek against the Kyrgyz government.
Voices from Central Asia and the Caucasus
Astana (Kazakhstan) – Waiting for a bus – photograph taken by Richard Messenger (Many more bus stops here) While we're waiting for the bus, why not check out some of...
Kyrgyzstan: Rough Winter
Due to economic problems and unreliability and high prices for energy and heating, Kyrgyz Report says that Kyrgyzstan is in for a rough winter.
Kyrgyzstan: Youth and Nasvai
Yulia translates an article on the heavy use of nasvay, a mixture of tobacco and lime that is chewed, among young Kyrgyz.
Kyrgyzstan: Public Opinion
Kyrgyz Report discusses the findings of a new public opinion poll.
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential Air
Yulia reports on why Kyrgyzstan's president may be facing danger whenever he travels abroad.
Kyrgyzstan: HIPC
Kyrgyz Report discusses whether or not joining the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative will help the country.
Kyrgyzstan: Driving Bishkek
Driving in Bishkek is an adventure, says Nikki.
Kyrgyzstan: The Election Code
Writing for Kyrgyz Report, David Mikosz, the head of IFES in Kyrgyzstan, writes that Kyrgyzstan's electoral code will have to be overhauled now that the country's new constitution changes the...
Kyrgyzstan: Killer on the Loose
Yulia of neweurasia reports on a killer on the loose in Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan: Where is the Constitution?
Kyrgyz Report notes that Kyrgyzstan's new constitution has yet to be seen.
Kyrgyzstan: Constitutional Winners & Losers
Yulia translates a post by Inga of neweurasia looking at who wins and loses with Kyrgyzstan's new constitution.
Kyrgyzstan: Needing a True Reformer
Kyrgyz Report says that the president's decision to appoint a board for the state radio and television underlines the country's need for a true reformer.
Kyrgyzstan: Blog Roundup
Yulia rounds up the Kyrgyz blogosphere.
Kyrgyzstan: More Reforms Needed
Kyrgyz Report says that despite the recent reforms in Kyrgyzstan, reform of the media remains serious unfinished business.
Kyrgyzstan: Anatomy of a Political Crisis
Sean Roberts explains the sequence of events that led to Kyrgyzstan's recent protests and new constitution.
Kyrgyzstan: Hasty Constitution
Was Kyrgyzstan's constitution adopted too quickly? Yulia appears unhappy with the fast pace of the constitution's drafting and adoption while Kyrgyz Report notes that some in Kyrgyzstan are already noticing...
Voices from Central Asia and the Caucasus
Club in Almaty/Kazakhstan – (c) Christopher Herwig – www.herwigphoto.com Welcome to the latest roundup of the Central Asian and Caucasian blogospheres. A lot has happened over the past two weeks...
Bloggers respond to Kyrgyzstan's political turmoil
“6th Day, 11pm” by Teo Kaye. Many more photos from the recent protests can be found at his Flickr stream. Kyrgyz opposition groups have been holding massive anti-government protests in...