What price legitimacy if the ruling elite doesn’t always abide by the law? Although Kyrgyzstan modernised its constitution in 2010, its laws continue to be applied unevenly and are often outweighed by power and privilege.
Exporters say customs controls with Kazakstan remain in place despite launch of free trade rules. (more…)
Recent detention of senior figures looks good but may not herald a more comprehensive drive to root out corrupt officials. (more…)
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out. (more…)
After two decades of accepting American economic and humanitarian support, the government decides its donors are meddling.
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Government says it is mobilising aid but villagers say more is urgently needed.
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The security service says robust action prevented major attacks on local targets. (more…)
Government think-tank says 8,000 militants are operating in parts of Afghanistan near to the Tajik frontier. Experts in Tajikistan are warning of an imminent threat from Islamic militants based just over the border in Afghanistan. (more…)
Organised crime has had a symbiotic relationship with the political world for years.Ahead of Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election later this year, a former top security officer has warned of the continuing links between politics and organised crime.
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President agrees tactical retreat on controversial legislation, but insists change is inevitable. (more…)