Kyrgyzstan
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We follow the paths carved by some of the greatest and most terrible conquerors, everyone from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan to Timur.
- by Ute Junker
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Kyrgyzstan president arrests niece’s fiancé after elaborate wedding proposal
The video went viral in Kyrgyzstan and infuriated Sadyr Japarov, who has made a show of admonishing politicians for wasting money since he seized power in a coup.
- by James Kilner
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- by Brian Johnston
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Canada ‘very concerned’ about Kyrgyzstan’s takeover of Centerra gold mine
A new Kyrgyzstan law allows the government to take control of the company for three months if, as RFERL reports, the company “damages or endangers the local environment”.
- by Jeff Lewis
Convicted kidnapper chosen as Kyrgyzstan prime minister
Feuding politicians have agreed on a new government in an effort to end nearly a week of violent turmoil in the Central Asian country.
- by Andrew Higgins
Kyrgyzstan President says ready to resign once new cabinet named
Opposition supporters seized government buildings this week, forcing the cabinet to resign. Some MPs say they fear for their safety.
- by Olzhas Auyezov
Elections annulled after protesters break into Kyrgyzstan parliament
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov's whereabouts are unknown; the opposition says it is in charge but its newly appointed prime minister had to flee an angry mob.
- by Nataliya Vasilyeva
Coup d'etat 'under way' as Kyrgyzstan opposition claims power
The country borders China, is a close ally of Russia and has long been a platform for geopolitical competition between Moscow, Washington and Beijing.
- by Vladimir Pirogov
Wanted: Kyrgyzstan ex-leader evades dramatic raid at his home
The raid at Almazbek Atambayev's residence south of Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek began on Wednesday evening and continued through the night.
- by Jim Heintz
'Remarkable example': Kyrgyzstan first to eradicate 'legal ghosts'
Country met UN 10-year deadline to recognise stateless people in half the time.
- by Emma Batha
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