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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a former Soviet republic located in Central Asia. It gained independence in 1991.
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Germany's Scholz heads to Central Asia in bid to expand ties
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Uzbekistan for the start of his three-day trip to Central Asia.
Pakistani student recounts horrific mob attack in Kyrgyzstan
Haider is one of the more than 300 Pakistani students who have returned home after violent clashes in Kyrgyzstan.
Pakistan, India urge citizens in Kyrgyzstan to stay inside
Mob violence in Kyrgyzstan in recent days has led to several Pakistani nationals getting injured.
Kyrgyzstan: Life in Russia's shadow
Kyrgyzstan is one of the poorest former Soviet republics: unemployment is high and poverty rife.
Global Us - What connects us all
Ukranian veteran amputees get help in the US. How do Kyrgyzstanis see the Ukraine war? And where's China's baby boom?
Inside Europe - 31 August 2023
The sexual harassment scandal that’s polarising Spain, Greece’s PM moves closer to Turkey, and can Germany’s embattled coalition government turn things around in time? In the second half: Russian and EU narratives in Africa, the Netherlands changes its refugee policy and why Kyrgyzstan is reevaluating its history.
Central Asian leaders meet in China for 'milestone' summit
The Central Asian summit is being held in China's Xian city at the same time as the rival G7 summit in Japan.
Dozens dead in Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border clash
The two Central Asian nations frequently fight over the border, but a recent flare-up has killed some 70 people.
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan cease-fire short-lived
A flare-up of fighting along their disputed border killed several and wounded dozens in recent days.
Roza Otunbayeva named UN's Afghanistan envoy
The former Kyrgyz leader brings more than 35 years of diplomatic experience to the role, said UN chief Antonio Guterres.
Protecting walnuts and pasture in Kyrgyzstan
How smartphone tech is helping shepherds make the most of grazing lands, and in turn protect a unique walnut forest.
Mercury mining makes a comeback in Kyrgyzstan
Mercury poses serious health risks. Yet despite pressure to ban its trade, Kyrgyzstan is ramping up production.
Kyrgyzstan holds election following year of instability
Kyrgyzstan's last parliamentary elections ended with the winner being ousted by angry crowds of protesters.
A cultural preference for sons in Kyrgyzstan
The high number of gender-selective abortions in Kyrgyzstan reflects societal pressure to bear sons.
Football in Central Asia showing progress
With Tajikistan pushing Uzbekistan to become the region's leading power, the future is looking bright.
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree to withdraw troops
Both sides have agreed to pull their forces back just days after fighting killed dozens of people.
Kyrgyzstan evacuates thousands in Tajikistan clash
The Central Asian country has said its death toll in armed clashes with rival Tajikistan had reached 13.
Kyrgyzstan president set to win new constitutional powers
Preliminary referendum results show a majority has voted to increase President Sadyr Zhaparov's powers.
Nationalist Sadyr Zhaparov wins in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan voters delivered a resounding victory to Zhaparov, but chose to do away with parliamentary rule.
Does dictatorship await Kyrgyzstan after vote?
Kyrgyzstan is choosing a president and voting on constitutional changes. Some fear the ballot could damage democracy.
Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigns
Jeenbekov has stepped down to stop "bloodshed" after nearly two weeks of mass protests over a disputed election.
Kyrgyzstan's parliament taps new prime minister
Nationalist Sadyr Zhaparov has secured enough votes in Kyrgyzstan's parliament to become the country's new premier.
Ex-Kyrgyz president rearrested for inciting unrest
Kyrgyzstan's president has ordered his predecessor to be arrested again just as allies in parliament approved a new PM.
Kyrgyzstan's president declares state of emergency
As police and protesters continue to clash, Russia has described the situation in the former Soviet republic as "chaos."
Kyrgyzstan PM Kubatbek Boronov resigns, reports claim
Prime Minister Kubatbek Boronov is reported to have stepped down from the top job.
Opposition protests rock Kyrgyzstan following parliamentary vote
Demonstrators stormed government buildings calling for an annulment of Sunday's parliamentary election results.
Kyrgyzstan annuls election after protests
The Central Election Commission said it made the decision to "avoid tension," after protesters stormed the capital.
1 dead, hundreds wounded in Kyrgyz protests
Thousands gathered to protest the results of a recent election, which was marred by allegations of vote-buying.
Women's rights activists attacked and detained
Police in Kyrgyzstan have detained scores of women protesters after masked men attacked them and tore their placards.
Kyrgyzstan's former president arrested
Almazbek Atambayev, who ruled the Asian state from 2011 to 2017, was detained after raids on his residence
Kyrgyz officer killed in ex-President Atambayev raid
A Kyrgyz officer was killed by gunshot when special forces raided the former president's compound.
German sentenced for joining Ukraine rebels
He stayed with the pro-Russian rebels for two years, but his exact role in the conflict zone remains unclear.
China survive scare to defeat Kyrgyzstan
China were lucky to get away with a 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in the 2019 Asian Cup.
Digitalization in Kyrgyzstan
A group of entrepreneurs brings WiFi connections to remote villages in Kyrgyzstan.
Is Central Asia a breeding ground for terrorism?
Kyrgyzstan-based security expert Deirdre Tynan says the attack raises many questions for the US.
Kyrgyzstan: Jeenbekov set to win election
The election could result in the former Soviet republic's first peaceful transition of presidential power.
St. Petersburg attacker likely Kyrgyz-born
Preliminary information indicates a 22-year-old Kyrgyz-born man was behind the deadly bombings in St. Petersburg.
Kyrgyzstan officials detain opposition leader
Omurbek Tekebayev is accused of corruption - but critics have called shenanigans as a presidential election looms.
Turkish plane crashes into homes
At least 37 people have been killed after a Turkish cargo plane crashed near Kyrgyzstan's main airport.
Kyrgyzstan boosts power of prime minister
The nation of 2 million has voted to bestow more authority on the prime minister as the president eyes the job.
Kyrgyzstan votes on constitutional changes
Citizens in Kyrgyzstan are voting on constitutional amendments, some of which have been slammed by rights groups.
Kyrgyzstan blames Uighurs for embassy attack
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have arrested several people over the suicide attack on the Chinese embassy.
Like the Olympics including Genghis Khan
Instead of pole vault or sprint, the World Nomad Games offer competitions, such as horseback battles or stick wrestling.
Deadly blast in Kyrgyzstan
A car has exploded near the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan, reportedly killing at least one person.
Fire in Moscow warehouse kills workers
At least 16 workers from Kyrgyzstan have been killed after a fire broke out in a Russian printing-plant warehouse.
German FM completes trip to Kyrgyzstan, pledges more aid
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier visited Kyrgyzstan, praising the country as a "living democracy."
Central Asian states bicker over border
A border dispute between Krygyzstan and Uzbekistan is simmering; both sides disagree over the frontier's route.
Kerry visits Central Asia
Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Kyrgyzstan to reassure ex-Soviet republics of US interest in Central Asia.
Elections in Kyrgyzstan
Western monitors at Kyrgyzstan's elections say the country needs to improve the poll's organization and transparency.
Kyrgyzstan voters head to polls
The election is unlikely to alter the country's pro-Moscow tilt, as ethnic strife and the threat of violence loom.
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