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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

The war with no winners: The most difficult is to forgive and live on

The war with no winners: The most difficult is to forgive and live on

18.06.2010 00:18 msk Kyrgyzstan

I want to talk neither about politicians, geopolitical games, peacekeeping troops, lack of humanitarian aid, possible capture of those, who planned and sparked this tragedy, nor about upcoming referendum…

Danish journalist Michael Andersen: I am ashamed that European media and politicians do not understand the tragedy in Kyrgyzstan

Danish journalist Michael Andersen: I am ashamed that European media and politicians do not understand the tragedy in Kyrgyzstan

14.06.2010 16:55 msk Interview Kyrgyzstan

Danish journalist Michael Andersen lived for many years in Central Asia and knows the situation in South Kyrgyzstan European media pay little attention to the tragedy in South Kyrgyzstan. They view it as an interethnic clash between nations which they know very little about. Current media interest i

War in the South of Kyrgyzstan: Present for Bakiev or Osh, STOP!

War in the South of Kyrgyzstan: Present for Bakiev or Osh, STOP!

13.06.2010 18:06 msk Ferghana Valley Kyrgyzstan

Starting from evening of June 12th the Interim Government of Kyrgyzstan introduced the round the clock curfew in the cities of Osh and Uzgen, as well as in Karasuu and Aravan districts of Osh Oblast (Osh Region).

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

Roza Otunbaeva: The interim president in emergency

Roza Otunbaeva: The interim president in emergency

20.05.2010 14:03 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

On May 19, 2010 Roza Otunbaeva is appointed as the president of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan . To be specific, she selected herself for this position with, undoubtedly, total support of her "team". Being in total despair, following the sudden breakdown of previous regime, leaving the destroyed parts o

Southern Kyrgyzstan: May the criminal fights lead to ethnic conflicts?

Southern Kyrgyzstan: May the criminal fights lead to ethnic conflicts?

06.05.2010 16:59 msk Ferghana Valley Kyrgyzstan

The left side of the photo: the mountain of Sulaiman-Too in Osh is popular among the pilgrims of all nationalities. It used to be the symbol of all world religions

The story of polygamist Bakiev

The story of polygamist Bakiev

30.04.2010 17:11 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Bakiev left Kyrgyzstan with his third wife and two young children: Photo © Azattyk.Org

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

Stopping prohibited. More challenges are still to come

Stopping prohibited. More challenges are still to come

13.04.2010 09:19 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Photo: the central square in Bishkek. April 9, 2010. Photo by Ferghana.Ru

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

Not a victory day. Brief conclusions of the second revolution day in Kyrgyzstan

Not a victory day. Brief conclusions of the second revolution day in Kyrgyzstan

08.04.2010 09:23 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

The second day of another Kyrgyz revolution is over. Ferghana.Ru gives the summary of the day we would not rush to name as the victory: people are killed and injured, the aggressive and drunk people are walking around the cities, private houses and shops are being looted. The opposition forces seize

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