Kyrgyzstan

Area in northern Kyrgyzstan identified as source of Black Death that killed tens of millions

Ancient DNA from bubonic plague victims buried in cemeteries on the old Silk Road trade route in Central Asia has helped solve an enduring mystery, pinpointing an area in northern…

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Photo Story: Nooruz celebrations in Bishkek

Kyrgyz boys dressed in national costumes dance during the celebration of Nooruz in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 21 March 2022. Nooruz is traditionally celebrated by Central Asian people as a New Year…

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COVID-19 cases jump in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan as Omicron spreads

BISHKEK, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Central Asian neighbours Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan reported jumps in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as both countries said the Omicron variant of the virus was…

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Photo Story: Holiday season decorations in Bishkek

A view of a Christmas tree after it was illuminated among other seasonal decorations at the central Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. New Year, which was the biggest informal holiday…

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Kyrgyzstan parliamentary election expected to bolster president

BISHKEK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan votes for a new parliament on Sunday, a year after an election triggered riots that toppled the government. After a low-key campaign, political analysts…

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Photo Story: Orthodox Christians take Epiphany ice baths in Kyrgyzstan

An Orthodox child is given an icy dip in a lake in celebration of Epiphany, near the village of Leninskoe, some 20 km from the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan,…

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Nationalist politician likely to win Kyrgyz presidential vote

Nationalist politician Sadyr Japarov appears poised to win Kyrgyzstan's presidential election on Sunday, a snap vote triggered by the collapse of the previous government in the Central Asian nation closely…

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Kyrgyzstan president Jeenbekov resigns after unrest

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigned on Thursday after 10 days of unrest following a disputed election, saying he wanted to prevent clashes between security forces and protesters who have demanded…

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The military ordered on the streets of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in the capital Bishkek on Friday and ordered the military to end days of unrest, as supporters of rival political groups…

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Kyrgyzstan president declares state of emergency

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in Bishkek on Friday and ordered troops to deploy on the streets of the capital as unrest gripped the Central Asian…

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China and Russia express concern about Kyrgyzstan situation

China and Russia on Wednesday expressed concern for the turmoil that has engulfed Kyrgyzstan. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Moscow was concerned by political unrest in Kyrgyzstan and…

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Opposition faction in Kyrgyzstan claims state power

The People's Coordination Council set up by several Kyrgyz opposition parties said on Wednesday it was assuming all state powers and dissolving parliament in a rift with its former allies…

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UPDATED: Opposition claims to have seized power in Kyrgyzstan

Updated 0959 Opposition groups in Kyrgyzstan said they had seized power in the strategically-important Central Asian country on Tuesday after taking control of government buildings in the capital during protests over a…

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Photo Story: Parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan

A woman reads information before voting in the parliamentary elections in the village of Besh-kungeii, 20 kilometers from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 04 October 2020. Kyrgyzstan held a parliamentary election on Sunday…

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Troops storm home of Kyrgyzstan’s ex-President Atambayev

Security forces in the central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan have stormed the home of former President Almazbek Atambayev in an attempt to detain him. Atambayev's supporters clashed with the troops…

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