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Who ordered Alisher Saipov's assassination?

Who ordered Alisher Saipov's assassination?

29.10.2007 18:13 msk Ferghana Valley Kyrgyzstan

This piece was to appear on the Ferghana.Ru web site somewhat earlier, a piece on publications by Uzbek authors under Kyrgyz aliases directed against Alisher Saipov. As things are, however, I'm writing about his physical extermination.

Sultan Kanazarov: To My Friend

Sultan Kanazarov: To My Friend

29.10.2007 18:10 msk Kyrgyzstan

Journalist Alisher Saipov who had once worked for Ferghana.Ru was assassinated in Osh on October 24. Investigation is under way. There is no saying if the assassins are ever found or if whoever has marked Alisher for assassination is identified.

Two plus years worth of Kurmanbek Bakiyev's efforts made Kyrgyz democracy somewhat sovereign

Two plus years worth of Kurmanbek Bakiyev's efforts made Kyrgyz democracy somewhat sovereign

29.10.2007 09:26 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

A three-year interim over, the Kyrgyz political system once again emulates the Russian political model typical of all Central Asian countries.

Kyrgyz ombudsman accuses Uzbek secret services of Alisher Saipov's assassination

Kyrgyz ombudsman accuses Uzbek secret services of Alisher Saipov's assassination

29.10.2007 08:35 msk Ferghana Valley Kyrgyzstan

BBC reports that the Kyrgyz ombudsman suspects Uzbek secret services' involvement in the tragic death of journalist Alisher Saipov. "What information is available to Kyrgyz secret services indicates that the journalist was marked for assassination by secret services of Uzbekistan," BBC quoted Tursun

Snap parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan is scheduled for December 16, 2007

Snap parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan is scheduled for December 16, 2007

24.10.2007 11:11 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

On October 23, President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiyev signed the new Constitution adopted by a nationwide ballot two days earlier.

Another nationwide ballot took place in Kyrgyzstan for the purpose of adopting a new Constitution and another Code of Election

Another nationwide ballot took place in Kyrgyzstan for the purpose of adopting a new Constitution and another Code of Election

22.10.2007 09:58 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

With the turnout in excess of 63% by 4 p.m., the Central Electoral Commission proclaimed the referendum as having taken place. Asija Sasykbayeva, the head of Interbilim Center and member of the Referendum Oversight Committee established by two dozens political parties and non-governmental organizati

The Prosecutor General's Office strives to extradite ex-president's Aidar Akayev

The Prosecutor General's Office strives to extradite ex-president's Aidar Akayev

19.10.2007 16:16 msk Human Rights Kyrgyzstan

Uchkun Karimov, Chief of the Major Investigations Department of the Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan, said at the press conference in Bishkek on October 19 that efforts would be made to have Aidar Akayev, the ex-president's son, extradited from Russia.

Ex-chairman of the parliament of Kyrgyzstan may become leader of the united opposition

Ex-chairman of the parliament of Kyrgyzstan may become leader of the united opposition

19.10.2007 16:11 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Omurbek Tekebayev, Ata-Merken leader, deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, and its ex-chairman, may become the leader of the united party of the opposition. Experts view Tekebayev as capable of challenging President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in the next presidential race.

Kyrgyzstan: parties of the opposition intend to unite

Kyrgyzstan: parties of the opposition intend to unite

18.10.2007 21:47 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Parties of the opposition discuss their future tactics in connection with the snap parliamentary election that may take place in Kyrgyzstan later this year.

Kyrgyzstan: print-run of Alkak arrested

Kyrgyzstan: print-run of Alkak arrested

18.10.2007 17:02 msk Kyrgyzstan Media Review

Print-run (2,500 copies) of the independent newspaper Alkak was arrested in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, this Wednesday.

Ajdar Kurtov: Why is Kyrgyzstan not Switzerland and not even the USSR?

Ajdar Kurtov: Why is Kyrgyzstan not Switzerland and not even the USSR?

17.10.2007 12:28 msk Analytics Kyrgyzstan

Referendum on the new Constitution of Kyrgyzstan will take place come Sunday, October 21. The population has been all for amendment of the Constitution ever since the Tulip Revolution in March 2005 when the said amendment was one of the central slogans. For some reason, however, the new generation o

President of Kyrgyzstan is leader of the newly hatched Ak-Jol party

President of Kyrgyzstan is leader of the newly hatched Ak-Jol party

17.10.2007 11:04 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Organizational meeting of the Ak-Jol party in Bishkek on October 15 elected President Kurmanbek Bakiyev its leader.

Kazakh investors need a predictable elite in Kyrgyzstan

Kazakh investors need a predictable elite in Kyrgyzstan

15.10.2007 12:00 msk Interview Kyrgyzstan

The Bishkek Press Club approached Kazakh political scientist Eduard Poletayev for comments. Here is an interview with Poletayev on how the developments in Kyrgyzstan are viewed in Kazakhstan and on what is expected by way of the outcome of the referendum and parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan: former «boiler room» of all Central Asia intends to retain the status of a mining town

Kyrgyzstan: former «boiler room» of all Central Asia intends to retain the status of a mining town

13.10.2007 11:04 msk Business Kyrgyzstan

Photos by Ferghana.Ru. See more photos here

Kyrgyzstan: Osh authorities do not permit Hizb-ut-Takhrir activists to celebrate the Hait

Kyrgyzstan: Osh authorities do not permit Hizb-ut-Takhrir activists to celebrate the Hait

12.10.2007 19:12 msk Kyrgyzstan Religious life

On October 12, Osh municipal authorities turned down the request from Hizb-ut-Takhrir (an outlawed organization in the first place) to organize a public celebration of Hait, the Break Fast that marks the end of the sacred Ramadan.

The Kyrgyz authorities cannot estimate travel to the country or capacities of this market

The Kyrgyz authorities cannot estimate travel to the country or capacities of this market

02.10.2007 11:44 msk Business Kyrgyzstan

Official estimates of the foreigners vacating on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, the center of travel in Kyrgyzstan, differ. State officials in Bishkek boast that millions tourists visited the lake this year. The local authorities are noticeably less optimistic.

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