Stories about Kyrgyzstan from December, 2006
Kyrgyzstan: Ala Kachuu
Tolkun Umaraliev writes on the practice of bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan, noting that the practice is common despite it being illegal. He says that officials are reluctant to do anything about it.
Central Asia & Caucasus: 30 Years After Independence
neweurasia looks at Central Asia and the Caucasus 15 years from now in a series of posts addressing the fates of the various countries of the region.
Central Asia: Environment
KZBlog looks at several environmental issues in Central Asia, ranging from the decline of the Aral Sea to gas burning in the oil-rich Caspian region.
Central Asia: Clanism
Sean Roberts posts the transcript of his recent speech on clan politics in Central Asia, and James adds his two cents.
Voices from Central Asia
Anara – by teokaye Anara is one of the ‘youth at risk’ that took part in the weekend trip. Instead of going to school, she supports her family by collecting plastic bags at Dordoi bazaar, a massive clothing market made up of thousands of containers. Kyrgyz-US relations The killing of...
Kyrgyzstan: Status Revision
Kyrgyz Report says that the shooting of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan by a guard at the US airbase in the country has prompted the country's president to call for a revision of the legal status of the US troops there so they can be tried in Kyrgyz courts.
Kyrgyzstan: Death at Ganci
Tolkun Umaraliev reports on the shooting of a fuel truck driver by a US Air Force guard at Manas Airport in Kyrgyzstan, which he says could spark anti-American sentiment.
Kyrgyzstan: Democracy's Failure
Registan.net says that criticizing the supposed adoption of “US-style democracy” for Kyrgyzstan's ills overlooks much more realistic sources of the country's problems.
Kyrgyzstan: Asian Games
Inga writes about watching the opening ceremonies of the Asian games on Kyrgyz television as well as about some of the athletes from Kyrgyzstan competing in the games.
Kyrgyzstan: Bazaar
Tolkun Umaraliev writes about the charms of Central Asian bazaars, saying that anyone visiting the region should make visiting a bazaar their first destination.
Kyrgyzstan: Renewing Attacks on Opposition
Sean Roberts looks at attacks on Kyrgyzstan's opposition since recent protests that ushered in a new constitution weakening the president's power and concludes that someone within the presidential administration and perhaps the president himself is trying to send a message to the opposition.
Kyrgyzstan: Clans and Democracy
Registan.net writes about the role of clans in last month's anti-government protests and the implications of clans for democratization in Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan: Uzbek Gas
Yulia discusses Kyrgyzstan's options for responding to Uzbekistan raising prices for natural gas.
