Stories about Kyrgyzstan from April, 2008
Soviet History: Samizdat Anniversary
Window on Eurasia writes about the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Soviet samizdat publication, the Chronicle of Current Events.
Kyrgyzstan: An Anxious April
A next to last week of April started from the unexpected fall of temperature. A lot of bloggers posted the photographs of the frozen greenery and the trees under snow. Yanagi presented the beautiful photos of the leaves under snow in her blog. red_ptero called [ru] this fall of temperature...
Kyrgyzstan: Jazz Fest Photos
Elena presents the photographs from the second and third day of the International Jazz Festival in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan: Pictures from the trip to the country's northern parts
The Azamat Report made a visit to Naryn, a mountaneous region on the north of Kyrgyzstan, and now posts pictures of the road tripping.
Kyrgyzstan: Controversy over Military Base
Elena tells about the situation around incident in Kant, location of the Russian airbase in Kyrgyzstan, where a 24-year Russian citizen was seriously wounded by Kyrgyz police.
Kyrgyzstan: Short Protest Against US Base
Elena reports about a short protest against the American airbase, which was held today in the Old Square in Bishkek, the Kyrgyzstan's capital city.
Kyrgyzstan: Time to Solve Problems
The first week of April started with the ambiguous opinions of Kyrgyz bloggers about the Marie Claire magazine article by American journalist Erin Finnerty with photography by Rena Effendi and the provocative headline “Kyrgyzstan: From Silk to Heroin” about the problems of women in Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan. For instance,...
Kyrgyzstan: President's Visit to Kazakhstan
Elena summarizes the results of the visit of President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiev to Kazakhstan, which came shortly after territorial concessions to the northern neighbor.
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Ratifies Border and Resorts Agreement
Elena writes about the ratification of agreements between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan regarding transfer of resorts and location of national borders.
Kyrgyzstan: Women’s Club Lobbies for Legalization of Prostitution
Elena reports about the decision by the women’s political club of Kyrgyzstan to submit for consideration in parliament the question of legalising commercial sex.
Central Asia: ADB Report and Economic Trends
Patrick Frost reviews the Asian Development Bank's 2008 report, which poits at a downward macroeconomic trend, skyrocketing food and energy costs and foresees double-digit rates of inflation.
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Speaker Says No Accountability Is Necessary
The Azamat Report informs readers that Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Speaker Adaham Madumarov, also leader of pro-presidential Ak Jol Party, said that the Central Election Commission does not have to report to anyone, when he was asked why the December 16 elections results have still not been published.
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Convention on April 12
Elena considers whether Kyrgyz social action group “For Justice” will hold a popular convention on April 12, as it intends to. They accuse the government of putting obstacles in the way of holding their assembly.
Kyrgyzstan: President’s Visit to Kazakhstan
Elena reviews politicians’ and analysts’ opinions about the significance of the Kyrgyzstani President’s forthcoming state visit to Kazakhstan.
Kyrgyzstan: Pharmaceutical companies and women’s health
GenderStan reports on the situation in health sector – particularly in the gynecology services – in Kyrgyzstan, telling about low qualification of doctors and widespread corruption as well.