Now, as 20 years ago, Kyrgyzstan has once again become an exception in the Central Asian political area. Time will soon tell whether it can remain so.
Tag Archives: Parliamentary Elections
Upcoming Parliamentary Elections: What to Expect?
October 8, 2010 – 1:04 pm
The third in a series of roundtable video conference discussions on contemporary politics in Kyrgyzstan—organized by the Institute for War and Peace Reporting office in Bishkek and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington—focused on the October 10 parliamentary elections.
6 Parties Would Win the Elections: Public Opinion Poll
October 1, 2010 – 11:02 am
If the Kyrgyz parliamentary elections were held today, six out of 29 political parties running campaigns would win election to parliament, according to a new public opinion poll.
President Otunbayeva Launches a Personal Video Blog
September 28, 2010 – 12:31 pm
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.
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.
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.
Kyrgyzstan Asks for Russia’s Help with its October Elections
September 9, 2010 – 1:47 pm
Kyrgyzstan asked for Russia’s assistance with organizing overseas voting in the October 10 parliamentary elections for Kyrgyz nationals residing in Russia.
Background on the Political Party Ar-Namys
September 2, 2010 – 1:07 pm
The Ar-Namys (Dignity) party was founded in 1999 by Felix Kulov. After the April 2007 uprising, the party remains in opposition.
Parliamentary Elections: Fewer Parties, No Less Anxiety
August 30, 2010 – 4:03 pm
Out of 57 parties officially registered by the Kyrgyz Central Election Committee to take part in the election, only 30 parties will be allowed to participate. Those parties fulfilled an election requirement to hold nominating conventions to select candidates for the new Jogorku Kenesh by August 30.
