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Kyrgyzstan turns to EU for advice on democracy
The president of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, has held talks with senior EU officials in Brussels. Atambayev was in the Belgian capital to signThe president of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, has held talks with senior EU officials in Brussels. Atambayev was in the Belgian capital to sign
Vocational training: learning as you go
Vocational training gives young people across the world the chance to learn skills and get professional qualifications. Kyrgyzstan: the jobVocational training gives young people across the world the chance to learn skills and get professional qualifications. Kyrgyzstan: the job
Kyrgyz PM poised to become president
He is seen as the flag-bearer of reforms in Kyrgyzstan. And now Almazbek Atambayev, prime minister of the strategically-important ex-Soviet republicHe is seen as the flag-bearer of reforms in Kyrgyzstan. And now Almazbek Atambayev, prime minister of the strategically-important ex-Soviet republic
Anti-terror exercises in Kyrgyzstan
Following the wave of violence in the country last year, Kyrgyzstan’s Interior Ministry has been training its security forces to be better preparedFollowing the wave of violence in the country last year, Kyrgyzstan’s Interior Ministry has been training its security forces to be better prepared
Fears grow over Kyrgystan conflict
Soldiers in tanks are patrolling the streets of Osh in southern Kyrgystan. At least 170 people have been killed since the worst violence betweenSoldiers in tanks are patrolling the streets of Osh in southern Kyrgystan. At least 170 people have been killed since the worst violence between
Kyrgyz government accuses ousted president
With deadly violence gripping Kyrgyzstan, its interim government has been quick to place the blame at the door of ousted president Kurmanbek BakiyevWith deadly violence gripping Kyrgyzstan, its interim government has been quick to place the blame at the door of ousted president Kurmanbek Bakiyev
170 killed in Kyrgyzstan interethnic violence
The UN has called on Kyrgyzstan’s interim government to prevent deadly unrest spreading across central Asia as international concern mounts over theThe UN has called on Kyrgyzstan’s interim government to prevent deadly unrest spreading across central Asia as international concern mounts over the
Moscow considers humanitarian aid for Kyrgystan
Smoke is rising over Osh – evidence, so ethnic Uzbeks say, that they are being burned out of their homes. The worst ethnic clashes for two decadesSmoke is rising over Osh – evidence, so ethnic Uzbeks say, that they are being burned out of their homes. The worst ethnic clashes for two decades
Civilians flee Kyrgyzstan violence
Civilians in southern Kyrgyzstan are fleeing their homes to the country’s worst ethnic violence in 20 years. Kyrgyz and ethnic Uzbeks have clashedCivilians in southern Kyrgyzstan are fleeing their homes to the country’s worst ethnic violence in 20 years. Kyrgyz and ethnic Uzbeks have clashed
Kyrgyzstan violence deepens
Violence has spread across southern Kyrgyzstan in the country’s worst ethnic rioting in 20 years. Officials say some 100 people have died inViolence has spread across southern Kyrgyzstan in the country’s worst ethnic rioting in 20 years. Officials say some 100 people have died in
No Russian troops for Kyrgyzstan
Russia has rejected an appeal from Kyrgyzstan for troops to help stop ethnic fighting in which at least 65 people have been killed and hundredsRussia has rejected an appeal from Kyrgyzstan for troops to help stop ethnic fighting in which at least 65 people have been killed and hundreds
Army and police patrol Kyrgyz capital
Security forces are in full control in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek for the first time since this week’s uprising. On previous nights, vigilanteSecurity forces are in full control in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek for the first time since this week’s uprising. On previous nights, vigilante
Kyrgyzstan mourns uprising dead
Kyrgyzstan on Friday announced two national days of mourning for those that died in a violent uprising that ousted the government. People gatheredKyrgyzstan on Friday announced two national days of mourning for those that died in a violent uprising that ousted the government. People gathered
Rival claims over who rules Kyrgyzstan
Confusion and lawlessness are rife but Kyrgyzstan’s self-proclaimed new leadership is adamant that it is in full control. Opposition leader RozaConfusion and lawlessness are rife but Kyrgyzstan’s self-proclaimed new leadership is adamant that it is in full control. Opposition leader Roza
Relative calm in Kyrgyzstan after uprising
A relative calm has descended on Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek after the violent uprising that ousted the President and claimed at least 75A relative calm has descended on Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek after the violent uprising that ousted the President and claimed at least 75
Opposition leader claims Kyrgyzstan control
The Kyrgyzstan opposition party claims it has seized power in the impoverished Asian state after a violent uprising forced President KurmanbekThe Kyrgyzstan opposition party claims it has seized power in the impoverished Asian state after a violent uprising forced President Kurmanbek
Kazakh president says Kyrgyzstan failed to reform
The relative wealth of neighbouring Kazakhstan is striking compared to its poor neighbour. Its border with Kyrgyzstan was closed following theThe relative wealth of neighbouring Kazakhstan is striking compared to its poor neighbour. Its border with Kyrgyzstan was closed following the
Kyrgyzstan: the day after
Residents of Bishkek walk across town and see the debris after protesters ransacked the government building following violent protests in theResidents of Bishkek walk across town and see the debris after protesters ransacked the government building following violent protests in the
Kyrgyzstan uprising
Kyrgyzstan’s opposition claims to have seized power and dissolved parliament. It comes in the wake of a bloody uprising which prompted PresidentKyrgyzstan’s opposition claims to have seized power and dissolved parliament. It comes in the wake of a bloody uprising which prompted President
New order in Bishkek after violent protests
Residents of Bishkek survey the debris after protesters ransacked the government building following violent protests in the Kyrgyzstan capital. TheResidents of Bishkek survey the debris after protesters ransacked the government building following violent protests in the Kyrgyzstan capital. The
Opposition seizes power in Kyrgyzstan
A new day has begun in Kyrgyzstan after 24 hours of uproar which saw a regional demonstration mushroom into revolt in the capital, Bishkek, theA new day has begun in Kyrgyzstan after 24 hours of uproar which saw a regional demonstration mushroom into revolt in the capital, Bishkek, the
Violent overthrow of Kyrgyzstan government reported
Unconfirmed reports in Kyrgyzstan say the government has resigned and the president has fled the capital. Amid violent anti-governmentUnconfirmed reports in Kyrgyzstan say the government has resigned and the president has fled the capital. Amid violent anti-government
Crisis in Kyrgyzstan: violent protests
The crisis in Kyrgyzstan is escalating as the violence intensifies. A state of emergency has been declared amid intense clashes between protestersThe crisis in Kyrgyzstan is escalating as the violence intensifies. A state of emergency has been declared amid intense clashes between protesters
Crisis in Kyrgyzstan: Protestors storm Kyrgyz parliament
The crisis in Kyrgyzstan is escalating as the violence intensifies. Some reports say demonstrators have taken over the parliament building in theThe crisis in Kyrgyzstan is escalating as the violence intensifies. Some reports say demonstrators have taken over the parliament building in the
Crisis in Kyrgyzstan: violent protests in Bishkek
The crisis in Kyrgyzstan is escalating as the violence intensifies. A state of emergency has been declared amid intense clashes between protestersThe crisis in Kyrgyzstan is escalating as the violence intensifies. A state of emergency has been declared amid intense clashes between protesters
Protests in Kyrgyzstan turn increasingly violent
There have been increasingly violent clashes between protesters and riot police in Bishkek, the capital of the former Soviet republic of KyrgyzstanThere have been increasingly violent clashes between protesters and riot police in Bishkek, the capital of the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan