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Parliamentary republic, non-parliamentary public

Parliamentary republic, non-parliamentary public

29.06.2010 12:59 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

The passport of one of the locals, torn by special task forces during cleansing in the village of Nariman. Photo © Ivar Dale/NHC

The ethnicisation of violence in Southern Kyrgyzstan

The ethnicisation of violence in Southern Kyrgyzstan

25.06.2010 11:04 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

Media talk of ‘ethnic conflict’ in Kyrgyzstan is misleading, in that it takes ethnicity to be causal. This does not describe the complex, messy process – political, economic, social and structural – whereby this crisis has become ethnicised. What matters now is to understand why and how this has occ

Fighting for ourselves, we are fighting against…? On the Role of Ethnicity in the Tragic Events in Southern Kyrgyzstan

Fighting for ourselves, we are fighting against…? On the Role of Ethnicity in the Tragic Events in Southern Kyrgyzstan

24.06.2010 09:48 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

Today, many judgments, opinions, attempts at explanation, analyses of the situation and clarifications of the main active powers and the determining factors have arisen around the tragic events in Southern Kyrgyzstan. Many of these do not lack for objectivity and thoughtful method toward explaining

Kyrghyz and Uzbeks in Osh: Just another local interethnic conflict?

Kyrghyz and Uzbeks in Osh: Just another local interethnic conflict?

20.06.2010 23:39 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

Just a short time ago, Kyrgyzstan, otherwise known as the “Switzerland of Central Asia” or as an “island of democracy”, had an excellent reputation in the international community. Kyrgyzstan was even branded the best student of the class by donors. It had received more assistance than any other coun

Kyrgyz South and Uzbek issue

Kyrgyz South and Uzbek issue

09.06.2010 22:09 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

This photo of Aibek Mirsidikov was taken one month prior to his murder. Photo © Azattyk

Seven years of jail for AIDS prevention. How Maxim Popov "was absorbed"

Seven years of jail for AIDS prevention. How Maxim Popov "was absorbed"

27.04.2010 14:43 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

In February 2010 28-year old psychologist and the leader of IZIS NGO Maxim Popov was sentenced to 7 years of jail by the Chilanzar district court of Tashkent ( Uzbekistan ). Paradoxically, this became good news for his friends and colleagues that in the last year have heard nothing about Maxim Popov

Breaking point: Why the Kyrgyz lost their patience

Breaking point: Why the Kyrgyz lost their patience

20.04.2010 19:59 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

On the photo: Skeleton of the home of Maxim Bakiev, looted and burned on the night of April 7th. Photo Madeleine Reeves

Kyrgyzstan: The expropriation of property from richer people is fair in "peoples" understanding

Kyrgyzstan: The expropriation of property from richer people is fair in "peoples" understanding

20.04.2010 11:02 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

The land squatters break in the houses in the suburbs of Bishkek

Logic Behind The Kyrgyz Chaos

Logic Behind The Kyrgyz Chaos

18.04.2010 11:01 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

A Frenchman, a Russian and a Kyrgyz sailed on a ship that sank. All three made it ashore to a deserted island. The Frenchman built himself a villa and set up a vineyard, while the Russian built a dacha with a vegetable patch. The Kyrgyz immediately organized a mob to oust Robinson Crusoe.

«Bakiev’s case» – the tragedy of one family and one country

«Bakiev’s case» – the tragedy of one family and one country

16.04.2010 13:33 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

Facsimile of Kurmanbek Bakiev’s resignation statement. The full size and description is presented below

Third day: Bakiev is not needed any more

Third day: Bakiev is not needed any more

09.04.2010 11:12 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

The most important outcome of the third day of revolution in Kyrgyzstan is the Bakiev’s appeal to the nation. He did not disappear as everyone tended to believe. He has not fled the country. He arrived in the south, Jalal-Abad, and rejoined the relatives and landsmen. He addressed the nation, noting

Good job for unwedded mothers

Good job for unwedded mothers

01.04.2010 13:28 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

In the Samarqand Oblast of Uzbekistan more and more women are involved in the criminal cases, related to transnational crime, for instance, drugs and human trafficking. These women do not only distribute drugs, but also produce them. The unsanctioned sowing and growing of drugs are the cases of wome

The alleged murderer of Gennadiy Pavlyuk is the officer of Kyrgyz secret service

The alleged murderer of Gennadiy Pavlyuk is the officer of Kyrgyz secret service

30.03.2010 13:21 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

O.Tekebaev, the Chairman of Ata-Meken party. Photo of Azattyk.org

From Lenin square to Shakhidon square: 20 years after February massacre in Dushanbe

From Lenin square to Shakhidon square: 20 years after February massacre in Dushanbe

16.02.2010 15:36 msk Analytics Russia

On February 12 it has been twenty years since the Dushanbe tragedy when dozens of people were killed and hundreds were injured in the dispersal of the opposition forces in the Tajik capital. The bloody drama in Dushanbe is similar to Tbilisi-1989, Baku-1990, and Vilnius-1991 that accompanied the col

Second Advent or what is expected in Turkmenistan under Ruhnama?

Second Advent or what is expected in Turkmenistan under Ruhnama?

30.12.2009 10:23 msk Analytics Turkmenistan

The second advent of Ruhnama in the socio-cultural area of Turkmenistan makes us think not only about circling politicians, but also what is expected in the country in the future and how the neighbors view such development.

Uzbekistan's rating. Shall President Karimov take pride in "accomplishments"?

Uzbekistan's rating. Shall President Karimov take pride in "accomplishments"?

17.12.2009 08:54 msk Analytics Uzbekistan

Photo 2005: Astounding successes of Uzbekistan make Islam Karimov happy

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