Section: Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan labels fugitive tycoon’s political movement ‘extremist’
ASTANA (TCA) — A court in Kazakhstan has branded an opposition political movement established by Mukhtar Ablyazov, a fugitive critic of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, as an extremist organization, RFE/RL’s Kazakh Service reported. Astana’s Esil District Court ruled on March 13 that Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan (DVK)...
For Tajikistan’s asylum seekers, Poland is a dead end
DUSHANBE (TCA) — The ban of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan and subsequent persecution of the opposition party activists by Tajik authorities has forced many of them to seek political asylum in the European Union, where they often get unwelcome reception. We are republishing this article on the issue by Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska,...
Two Kyrgyzstani become champions of WEF GLOBAL Tournament on MMA
Bishkek, March 7, 2018 / Kabar /. International Mixed Martial Arts Tournament Kulatuu Ertaimash WEF 49 GLOBAL 11 was held yesterday at the Kojomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek. The strongest fighters of Central Asia, Ukraine, Russia and Kyrgyzstan competed at the Tournament. Within the Tournament, 16 fights took place, two of them for the title of...
Kyrgyzstan’s economic week Feb. 5 – 10, 2018
Go ahead to freedom. Kyrgyzstan improved its position in the Economic Freedom Index – 2018 released by the Heritage Foundation. Kyrgyzstan ranked 78th moving from 89th. Among the neighboring countries, Kazakhstan has the best indexes by ranking 41st, Tajikistan is located in the 106th line, Uzbekistan occupies 152nd position....
Kyrgyzstan’s economic week Feb. 5 – 10, 2018
Go ahead to freedom. Kyrgyzstan improved its position in the Economic Freedom Index – 2018 released by the Heritage Foundation. Kyrgyzstan ranked 78th moving from 89th. Among the neighboring countries, Kazakhstan has the best indexes by ranking 41st, Tajikistan is located in the 106th line, Uzbekistan occupies 152nd position....
Master class on Scandinavian walking will be held in Bishkek
Bishkek, Jan. 5, 2018 / Kabar/. A master class on Scandinavian walking will be held on Jan. 6 in Bishkek, organizers of the event reported. Scandinavian walking is considered as a new, dynamically developing fitness accessible to everyone. On this day students will master three steps of the Scandinavian walking technique, learn how to do warm-up...
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan aim to open, constructive dialogue – Ukrainian expert
Tashkent, Dec. 21, 2017 / Kabar /. The recent visit of President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Zheenbekov to Tashkent demonstrated that the parties are aimed at an open, constructive dialogue, Uzbek Foreign Ministry reported referring to editor-in-chief of the Ukraine’s Europe-Asia-Media, head of the Bridges of Friendship project Artur Gashenko....
Kyrgyzstan votes against UN resolution on human rights situation in Crimea
Bishkek, Dec. 20, 2017 / Kabar /. The UN General Assembly approved the resolution “Situation in the field of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine” with 76 countries abstained, 26 opposed, and 70 supported. The decision was made on Dec.19. 26 countries voted against the resolution,...
What does Kazakhstan’s new military doctrine reveal about relations with Russia?
BISHKEK (TCA) — Although a close political and economic ally of Russia, Kazakhstan remains cautious about Moscow’s growing influence and expansionist ambitions. This made Astana adopt a new military doctrine which reflects the new challenges the Central Asian country may potentially face. We are republishing this article by Deirdre Tynan*...
Kyrgyzstan: OSCE trains public sector, business and civil society on business ethics, anti-corruption measures
BISHKEK (TCA) — A one-week tailored training course on business ethics and anti-corruption measures for more than 30 representatives of public sector, business community and civil society concluded on December 1 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The course was organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA)...
