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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

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

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

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: Who sponsors the murder of dissidents?

Kyrgyzstan: Who sponsors the murder of dissidents?

02.02.2010 16:33 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Baktybek (Bakyt) Beshimov (born 1954) is one of the founders of Social-Democratic party of Kyrgyzstan (SDPK), the deputy of Jogorku Kenesh (the parliament of Kyrgyzstan), former Chairman of SDPK parliamentary party. Bakyt served as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic

Kyrgyzstan: Who will take the Bishkek house of Askar Akaev?

Kyrgyzstan: Who will take the Bishkek house of Askar Akaev?

24.11.2009 15:02 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

On November 18, 2009 the General Prosecutor of Kyrgyzstan Elmurza Satybaldiev informed at press-conference that no criminal or administrative cases were filed against former president of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akaev and there were no obstacles for his return to Kyrgyzstan. "The law on ex-president’s immun

The US government is not planning to resume military cooperation with Uzbekistan

The US government is not planning to resume military cooperation with Uzbekistan

23.11.2009 12:53 msk Politics Uzbekistan

On November 20 Tashkent hosted the meeting of US assistant deputy Secretary of State on South and Central Asia George Kroll with Uzbek and foreign journalists. The press-conference covered such issues as US military presence in Uzbekistan , regulation of situation in Afghanistan , human rights and r

Andrei Zatoka's Long and Winding Road to Russia?

Andrei Zatoka's Long and Winding Road to Russia?

11.11.2009 14:29 msk Politics Turkmenistan

His harrying experience in Turkmenistan finally over, Russian environmentalist Andrei Zatoka and his wife deplaned in Moscow on November 8. A trial in Dashoguz on October 29 had sentenced Zatoka to five years imprisonment. The verdict sparked an international campaign in the environmentalist's defen

Inevitable family rule in Kyrgyzstan

Inevitable family rule in Kyrgyzstan

06.11.2009 17:55 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Another person with the last name of Bakiev joined the government in Kyrgyzstan . Last week Maxim Bakiev, the youngest son of Kyrgyz President was appointed as the head of Central Agency for Development, Investment and Innovation (CADII). Now it seems like Maxim Bakiev is going to immediately prove

Opposition activist against his will. Businessman Bahodir Choriyev's story

Opposition activist against his will. Businessman Bahodir Choriyev's story

21.10.2009 12:49 msk Politics Uzbekistan

Had the events taken a different turn somewhere along the line, this man would have been known to all of Uzbekistan these days as a self-made and successful farmer. As it happened, however, Bahodir Choriyev found himself far from home in the West, among the immigrants who had been enemies of the reg

Tashkent's jubilee. It happens once every 2,200 years

Tashkent's jubilee. It happens once every 2,200 years

17.09.2009 16:40 msk Politics Uzbekistan

Celebration of the Independence Day is always the central event of the year in Uzbekistan . Official media outlets boast of unprecedented successes and achievements a whole month before the festivities. Security structures and law enforcement agencies (Border Service, Interior Ministry, and National

The president of Tajikistan is preparing the successor

The president of Tajikistan is preparing the successor

12.08.2009 16:15 msk Politics Tajikistan

The President of Tajikistan is a lucky father: he has seven daughters and two sons. The eldest son of Emomali Rakhmnon – Rustami Emomali – is 22 and his father views him as the successor. Despite the fact that Rakhmon let nobody get close to him, apparently, his son is another story.

The winner is known, but the opponents still struggle

The winner is known, but the opponents still struggle

20.07.2009 19:16 msk Kyrgyzstan Politics

Since the last two weeks the political struggle for the presidential chair in Kyrgyzstan has intensified significantly. All the candidates "moved" from the capital to the regions. The candidates intensified the propaganda, facing threats, insult, spoiling even evil eye. Ferghana.Ru continues the mon

The last of the allies

The last of the allies

14.07.2009 16:05 msk Politics Tajikistan

The circumstances of the death of former Emergency Control Ministry, the General-Lieutenant Mirzo Zieev are not clear. According to the official statement, he was planning to take over the power in Tavildara, but soon joined the governmental forces and later on was killed by his comrades. The opposi

Uzbekistan: "Rabble-rousers" are not welcome in the Parliament

Uzbekistan: "Rabble-rousers" are not welcome in the Parliament

08.07.2009 17:15 msk Politics Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan started the preparation for the elections to Oliy Mazhlis (parliament) and local Kengash (councils) of deputies, scheduled to December of 2009. In May the Central Election Committee of Uzbekistan organized the seminar on preparation and organization of upcoming elections. The seminar atte

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