Graphic: Ethnic groups in KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan Has Become An Ungovernable Country -- Der Spiegel
In the wake of ethnic violence in June that killed almost 2,000 people, Kyrgyzstan has been plagued by violence and lawlessness. Now the country is to become the first parliamentary republic in Central Asia. But is it ready for democracy?
The sun is high in the sky, directly above the Taht-I-Suleiman, a giant rock in the middle of the city where the Biblical King Solomon was once said to have preached. In fact, the sun is so unrelentingly bright that the snow-covered peaks of the Tian Shan have disappeared behind a curtain of flickering heat. Somewhere in the city a muezzin is calling the faithful to prayer.
On the surface, Osh seems almost idyllic.
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Kyrgyz guarded on election prospects -- Financial Times
Kyrgyz hopeful for fair elections -- AP
Ethnic Tensions Linger as Kyrgyzstan Prepares for Elections -- Voice of Amer
The sun is high in the sky, directly above the Taht-I-Suleiman, a giant rock in the middle of the city where the Biblical King Solomon was once said to have preached. In fact, the sun is so unrelentingly bright that the snow-covered peaks of the Tian Shan have disappeared behind a curtain of flickering heat. Somewhere in the city a muezzin is calling the faithful to prayer.
On the surface, Osh seems almost idyllic.
Read more ....
More News On Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz guarded on election prospects -- Financial Times
Kyrgyz hopeful for fair elections -- AP
Ethnic Tensions Linger as Kyrgyzstan Prepares for Elections -- Voice of Amer
More News On Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz guarded on election prospects -- Financial Times
Kyrgyz hopeful for fair elections -- AP
Ethnic Tensions Linger as Kyrgyzstan Prepares for Elections -- Voice of America
Kyrgyz leader urges Uzbeks to vote under new system -- Vancouver Sun
Uzbeks avoid politics in Kyrgyz divided south -- AP
Kyrgyzstan to vote amid fear of more violence -- Reuters
Factbox: Facts about Kyrgyz's upcoming election -- Reuters