President Roza Otunbayeva has launched a personal video blog on the official website of the Kyrgyz president. The blog will provide her commentary and opinion on the most pressing issues facing the country.
Security Forces Disrupted Screenings of Human Rights Documentaries
September 27, 2010 – 2:52 pm
The Kyrgyz Security Forces disrupted the screening of two documentary films being shown as part of the Fourth Annual International Human Rights Festival.
Background on the Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan
September 24, 2010 – 11:46 am
The Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan (SDPK) was founded in 1993 by Abdygany Erkebaev, who served as its first chairman and was replaced by Almazbek Atymbayev in 1999.
SCO and CSTO Will Help Provide Security in Kyrgyzstan
September 24, 2010 – 9:11 am
In the wake of last weekend’s deadly attack in Tajikistan, and in response to general concerns about security in the Central Asian region, two regional security organizations announced they will help provide security in the Kyrgyz Republic in the tense run-up to its October parliamentary elections.
Kyrgyz Human Rights Activist Sues Former Ministry of Internal Affairs Officials
September 22, 2010 – 9:14 am
Kyrgyz human rights activist Saparbek Argynbayev is suing two former Ministry of Internal Affairs officials for 75 million soms ($1.6 million), claiming emotional damages.
President Obama Will Meet with President Otunbayeva on Friday
September 21, 2010 – 10:28 am
President Obama will meet with Kyrgyzstan President Roza Otunbayeva on Friday in New York, where both leaders will be attending the United Nations General Assembly.
Background on the Political Party Ata Meken
September 20, 2010 – 10:07 am
The Ata Meken party, founded in November 1992, is chaired by Omurbek Tekebayev, former deputy prime minister and former speaker of Parliament.
President Otunbayeva Voices Confidence in the Upcoming Elections
September 16, 2010 – 5:45 pm
Responding to Russian President Dmitri Medvedev’s skepticism, President Roza Otunbayeva confirmed her confidence in Kyrgyzstan’s upcoming parliamentary elections and the path of parliamentary democracy chosen by the Kyrgyz people in the June referendum.
Bakiyev to Be Tried in Absentia
September 14, 2010 – 1:32 pm
Kyrgyz authorities halted efforts to secure former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev’s extradition from Belarus and decided to try him in absentia instead.
New Acting Prosecutor General and Minister of Internal Affairs Appointed
September 13, 2010 – 4:44 pm
President Roza Otunbayeva appointed Kubatbek Baibolov a new acting prosecutor general and Zarylbek Rysaliev minister of Internal Affairs.
