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Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a former Soviet republic located in Central Asia. It gained independence in 1991.
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When the glaciers melt
Farmers in Kyrgyzstan are learning how to keep their harvests going in the face of dwindling water supplies.
UN's Ban bemoans Central Asia human rights
UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon warns of a worsening rights situation across the former-Soviet Central Asia.
No prosperity in sight
After two revolutions Kyrgyzstan cannot extol its reforms. Russia's influence is growing.
Central Asia's intensifying water dispute
A report says disputes over water and energy are straining ties between nations in Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan’s ancient walnut forests under threat
In Kyrgyzstan, locals have long lived off the natural resources of the world's largest walnut-fruit forests. But after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the socio-political changes this brought, the forests - and their rich biodiversity- have come under increasing threat from over-exploitation and grazing. But one local eco-tourism project is hoping to change that.
Life for Kyrgyz ex-president
The exiled former president of Kyrgyzstan, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, has been given a life sentence in absentia for his role in trying to violently suppress an opposition rally. The trial lasted nearly four years.
Protests over Kyrgyz gold mine
Unrest near a Canadian-run gold mine in Kyrgyzstan's northern mountains has prompted a clampdown. Authorities say 92 people were arrested and 55 injured in clashes with police. Locals want the mine nationalized.
US military plane crashes
A US military plane has crashed in Kyrgyzstan shortly after taking off from the Transit Center at Manas, an airbase that supplies coalition forces in Afghanistan. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
A vision for the blind in Kyrgyzstan
Elnura Emilkanova, although not vision impaired herself, has devoted her life to empowering the blind people in Kyrgyzstan. She is involved in advocacy, training and helping the blind become leaders.
Decision time in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan must form a government within 15 days after its coalition collapsed under an economic crisis and corruption allegations. The president may pick the next prime minister from outside the main political groups.
Solar power in hospitals
In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to harness the power of the sun to provide hospitals with energy.
Solar power for clinics in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Post-election assessment
The people of Kyrgyzstan have elected a new president 18 months after overthrowing the authoritarian strongman, Kurmanbek Bakiyev. The situation there, however, remains tense.
Growth stimulation
China and Russia call for investment at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Presidential poll
Results seem to be decisive after Kyrgyzstan voters cast ballots to elect a new president.
Eurasia policy
The national interests of the United States and Russia in Eurasia converge says a new report.
Military under suspicion
Ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 'Crimes against Humanity,' says independent commission.
Kyrgyzstan's new government
After a long period of negotiations following general elections, Kyrgyzstan has a new government.
Kyrgyzstan after the parliamentary elections
The situation after the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan has become even more complicated.
Praise for Kyrgyz vote
Kyrgyzstan went to the polls Sunday in a historic ballot and five parties emerged victorious.
Raising environmental awareness in Kyrgyzstan
Energy efficiency needs to be improved in the poor, mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. New seminars show local craftsmen how to build efficient stoves that save energy costs.
Energy efficient homes
Local craftsmen in rural areas in Kyrgyzstan are learning how to build energy efficient homes.
Climate trouble
Kyrgyzstan is one of the poorest countries in Asia, and especially vulnerable to climate change.
Kyrgyzstan report
A human rights report claims government forces worsened ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan: Summer Academy in Bishkek
Between May and August, twelve journalists from Central Asia took part in the DW-AKADEMIE Summer Academy held in Bishkek. The top participants will travel to Germany this autumn.
Aid for Kyrgyzstan
Experts say aid donors should look to rebuild Kyrgyzstan's institutions as well as its buildings.
Police mission
The OSCE's Herbert Salber says the organization's mission to Kyrgyzstan will bring stability.
Delayed deployment
The OSCE failed to confirm an international police mission to watch over the peace in Kyrgyzstan.
International probe
Germany and France call for independent investigation into June's deadly clashes in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan: Situation Also Tense for Journalists
Interview with Asyl Osmonalieva on the current media situation in Kyrgyzstan. She is an editor at the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, and is participating in the DW Summer Academy in Bishkek from May until August.
President Otunbayeva
Kyrgyzstan's provisional leader, Roza Otunbayeva, has been sworn in as president.
Kyrgyzstan gets new constitution, retains interim leader
A new constitution turning Kyrgyzstan into a parliamentary republic has come into effect. Interim President Roza Otunbayeva will be inaugurated on Saturday and is due to stay in office until the end of 2011.
Kyrgyzstan gets new constitution, retains interim leader
A new constitution turning Kyrgyzstan into a parliamentary republic has come into effect. Interim President Roza Otunbayeva will be inaugurated on Saturday and is due to stay in office until the end of 2011.
Kyrgyzstan votes for interim government and new constitution
A referendum in Kyrgyzstan has endorsed the interim government and approved constitutional changes giving more powers to parliament. But tensions persist in the south, recently the scene of harrowing ethnic violence.
Referendum result
Opposition leaders in Kyrgyzstan cry foul over a referendum approving plans for a new constitution.
Kyrgyz voters decide
Early results show Kyrgyzstan voters have approved a constitution that could lead to democracy.
Kyrgyzstan referendum
Amid tensions due to ethnic violence, people in Kyrgyzstan are voting on a new constitution.
Not just business
Like it or not, Obama and Medvedev won't be able to ignore politics at their summit.
Aid organizations appeal for urgent help in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan clashes
NGOs demand intervention, as Kyrgyz government estimates the death toll to be at 2,000.
Tensions continue in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan toll climbs
The death toll in Kyrgyzstan has risen to at least 179 with a warning of impending catastrophe.
Kyrgyzstan
Russia has decided to wait before sending in troops to help mediate a violent ethnic conflict.
Regional rivals
The unrest in Kyrgyzstan is causing particular concern for rivals Russia, China and the US.
Kyrgyzstan violence
The EU has called for moves to form a stable government in Kyrgyzstan as ethnic violence continues.
Ethnic violence
Kyrgyzstan asks Russia for troops to help stop ethnic violence. The EU will send experts.
Violence in Kyrgyzstan
A state of emergency is declared after at least 45 people are killed in ethnic clashes.
Kyrgyz calamity
Kyrgyzstan's interim leader will remain president until 2011, as unrest continues in the south.
Kyrgyzstan unrest
Supporters of Kyrgystan's ousted former president seize government buildings in new unrest.
Elections called
Kyrgyzstan is to hold elections on October 10, after a constitutional referendum in June.
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