Parliamentary election 2020 Archives

Sadyr Japarov giving a speech and wearing a kalpak

Can Sadyr Japarov fulfil his promises?

Sadyr Japarov went from prisoner to prime minister and interim president of Kyrgyzstan. It’s still too early to say whether he will be able to fulfil his many promises. Sadyr… [...]

Kyrgyzstan: President Sooronbay Jeenbekov steps down

Kyrgyzstan’s president Sooronbay Jeenbekov announced his resignation in a desire to avoid further violence. The prime minister, Sadyr Japarov, declared himself interim president. This article was originally published on… [...]

Large white building in Stalinist modern style. This is the White House in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan: governing party wins “dirty” parliamentary elections

A new parliament was elected in Kyrgyzstan on 4 October. Almost all election winners are parties loyal to the government. As of the following day, several parties do not recognize… [...]