Kyrgyz Election: Same Again?
Many of the current legislators are likely to make it into the next parliament, even if they have shifted party allegiance.
Many of the current legislators are likely to make it into the next parliament, even if they have shifted party allegiance.
Main political groupings go through mergers and defections, but the essence of politics remains the same.
What price legitimacy if the ruling elite doesn’t always abide by the law?
Exporters say customs controls with Kazakstan remain in place despite launch of free trade rules.
Critics of the scheme say their right to vote is now being made conditional on submitting data.
Multiple apricot varieties being replaced with more homogeneous, marketable types.
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials.
After two decades of accepting American economic and humanitarian support, the government decides its donors are meddling.
The security service says robust action prevented major attacks on local targets.
Money supports whole communities, but earning it can destroy families.