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BBC World Service appoints Hamid Ismailov as Writer in Residence

BBC World Service appoints Hamid Ismailov as Writer in Residence

30.04.2010 22:44 msk Arts Uzbekistan

Gwyneth Williams, Director BBC World Service English, today (April 30, 2010) announces the appointment of critically acclaimed Uzbek novelist and poet, Hamid Ismailov , as BBC World Service’s Writer in Residence.

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

«I hate stupidity and flattery...» Maxim Popov, his friends and enemies

«I hate stupidity and flattery...» Maxim Popov, his friends and enemies

28.04.2010 21:20 msk

Fergana.Ru asked one person who worked with Maxim Popov from 2003 — 2007 (let’s call him Ivan) to tell about Maxim.

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

Uzbekistan: The hundreds of National Bank clients lost their money

Uzbekistan: The hundreds of National Bank clients lost their money

26.04.2010 09:52 msk Business Uzbekistan

Ferghana.Ru learned that few months ago the clients’ money, deposited in the accounts of the Chichik branch of National foreign economic affairs bank of Uzbekistan , was withdrawn. The clients knew nothing about the fraud. The exact number of deceived people is unknown since NBU officers suppress fa

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

Black Tuesday in Talas. What will happen next?

Black Tuesday in Talas. What will happen next?

07.04.2010 10:08 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

The photo of Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev (taken by Reuters correspondent in Talas). This person sparks anger of opposition leaders and their supporters

Kyrgyzstan: The requiem on dead journalism

Kyrgyzstan: The requiem on dead journalism

04.04.2010 11:22 msk Human Rights Kyrgyzstan

Photo: Bishkek-based journalist and political observer Syrgak Abdyldaev after the assault. March, 2009. Before the recovery Syrgak had to leave Kyrgyzstan under the pressure of public authorities

What is the true purpose of the anti-Tajik protests in Uzbekistan?

What is the true purpose of the anti-Tajik protests in Uzbekistan?

02.04.2010 13:40 msk Business Uzbekistan

The environmental movement of Uzbekistan continues its campaign against the Tajik aluminum plant (in 2007 it was renamed into SUE Tajik aluminum plant (TALCO) .

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

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