Okt 2010
OSCE: Kyrgyzstan's vibrant and pluralistic parliamentary elections constitute further consolidation of democracy
11.10.2010. Category:Kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK, 11 October 2010 - Marked by political pluralism and a vibrant campaign, yesterday's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan constituted a further consolidation of the democratic process and brought the country closer to meeting its international commitments on democratic elections, international observers concluded in a preliminary statement issued today. They stressed, however, that there remains an urgent need for a profound reform of the electoral legislation. More ...
Kyrgyzstan Votes After Year of Turbulence
11.10.2010. Category:Kyrgyzstan
The leaders of the rebellion that ousted former President Kurmanbek Bakiyev from power in this Central Asian republic in April are likely to face strong opposition following parliamentary elections Sunday, according to early results of the voting.More ...
Kyrgyz Democratic Experiment Begins Uncertainly
11.10.2010. Category:Kyrgyzstan
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — Kyrgyzstan's attempt to bring parliamentary democracy to Central Asia got off to a rocky start Monday with an election surprise that handed a leading position to a nationalist party opposed to the country's new constitution.More ...
Pre-Election Political Competition Intensifies in Kyrgyzstan
08.10.2010. Category:Kyrgyzstan
Earlier forecasts suggesting that Kyrgyzstan’s electoral campaign season would turn violent have proved to be wrong. Twenty-nine political parties contesting the October 10 elections have conducted civilized and often creative campaigns. A recent report by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) confirms that except for few cases, all political parties had equal access to mass media. Despite a shortage of staff at the Central Elections Commission, few complaints about preparations for the elections were filed (http://www.osce.org/documents/odihr/2010/10/46497_en.pdf). OHDIR’s assessments were widely supported by the local NGO community.More ...
Gulnara Karimova, U.S. military subcontractor?
08.10.2010. Category:Uzbekistan
The problems with U.S. military supply lines in Pakistan have raised the possibility that the U.S. and NATO will be forced to increase their use of the Northern Distribution Network, as EurasiaNet's Deirdre Tynan reports today. A spokeswoman for U.S. Transportation Command says the problems in Pakistan won't force a significant increase in NDN traffic. But some disagree; one company put out a press release touting the new opportunities provided by the Pakistan closure:More ...