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The article reports that Zhanybek Bakiyev, brother of former Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and is charged with multiple crimes in Kyrgyzstan, was seen in downtown Minsk cafe Grunewald. The Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the fact that Zhanybek is freely moving about the territory of the Republic of Belarus. In May 2010, the entire Bakiyev family was put on a wanted list. Kyrgyz law-enforcement authorities sent queries to their Belarussian counterparts but got no information.

The article reports on the announcement of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev about the government's demand for the evacuation of the U.S. military base in the republic. It notes that the agreement on the use of the base had expired and must be ceased to exist within 180 days. However, the U.S. Embassy is cautious, saying that it had not yet received any official notice from Kyrgyz authorities.

The article reports on Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Kyrgyzstan in October 2008. The Kyrgyz capital greeted Medvedev with huge billboards along the roads, with smiling Presidents Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Medvedev shaking hands. The article reveals that an acute energy famine had forced the Kyrgyz authorities to resort to rolling blackouts.

The article reports on Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's issuance of a decree appointing former Kyrgyz prime minister Feliks Kulov as director of a project for developing Kyrgyzstan's small and medium-sized hydroelectric power plants. It details Bakiyev and Kulov's first meeting since Kulov parliament refused to confirm Bakiyev as prime minister.

The article reports on the signing of a new version of Constitution by Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev that significantly limits the president's power. The Constitution agreed upon the with the opposition and adopted by parliament on two readings incorporates provisions from the draft constitutions proposed by the opposition and the president. Moreover, it establishes a mixed form of government with broader powers for parliament.

The article reports on the demand of opposition protesters for the resignation of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. The Kyrgyz opposition began a public rally to protest inaction by the authorities, whom they asserted have betrayed the ideals of the March 2005 revolution. Moreover, the head of state's opponents decided to await implementation of the accords and the submission of a draft constitution to parliament in a tent camp.

The article reports on the crisis brought by the declaration of a parliamentary form of government by a group of opposition deputies in Kyrgyzstan on November 6, 2006. Holding themselves a constituent assembly, 45 deputies had affixed their signatures to the opposition's draft basic law. President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Prime Minister Feliks Kulov decried the move and informed their Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the situation is under the control of the official authorities.

The article reports on the announcement of Kyrgyztan President Kurmanbek Bakiev that the U.S. will be asked to vacate the Manas airbase in Bishkek in six months. The move came after Russia promised Kyrgyzstan more than $2 billion in aid and loans and $1.7 billion to be invested into a hydroelectric project, during the Collective Security Treaty Organization meeting in Moscow. Meanwhile, the U.S. is hopeful that the move is just a negotiating strategy to increase the rent for the facility.

The article reports on the arrival of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Moscow, Russia on February 3, 2009 to discuss new terms of partnership with the Russia government. Considering the deal of the country with the U.S.' over the persistency of the Manas air base, the U.S. government is paying more than $150 million a year to Kyrgyzstan. Despite Russia's recommendation to close the air base, the National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has urged the country not to do so.

The article focuses on the statement prepared by Kyrgyzstan demanding to close the U.S. air base situated at the Manas international airport. It is said that the statement will be most likely made on the eve of the President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's visit to Moscow. According to a report, the aim of the president in visiting Moscow is to show his loyalty to the Kremlin and get Russia to quicken the process of granting Kyrgyzstan a $2 billion preferential credit.

The article reports that Chinese President Hu Jintao has completed his visit to Kyrgyzstan. Hu Jintao held close-door talks with Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Prime Minister Almaz Atambayev. The leaders signed 12 agreements. Hu Jintao promised millions in investments in the Kyrgyzstan economy.

The article highlights a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. SCO comprises of Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The meeting was expected to produce decisions concerning expansion of the organization and to issue challenges to the U.S. The meeting was opened by Kyrgyzstan president Kurmanbek Bakiyev.

The article reports on the rejection of Kyrgystan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's proposed constitution by the opposition deputies. It states that the only concession that the president made in response to demands was his powers be restricted, and to grant lawmakers to nominate the prime minister. Opposition leaders called an emergency meeting of parliament to consider an alternative draft constitution that would impose limits on Bakiyev's powers.

The article reports on the threats for Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, and Tajikistan President Emomali Rakhmonov. The threats for physical revenge for the crimes they commit against Muslims are made in a radio address by Takhir Yuldashev, leader of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan. Farid Akhmadzai, president of Russia's Asia Analysis Foundation thinks that the threats should not be taken seriously.

The article features the commemoration of Shanghai Cooperation Organization's fifth anniversary in China. In commemoration of the organization's founding, Uzbek President Islam Karimov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonov jointly planted a magnolia tree.

Focuses on the selection of Kurmanbek Bakiyev as president and Feliks Kulov as prime minister after the overthrow of president Askar Akayev in Kyrgyzstan. Assessment of an emerging power struggle between Bakiyev and Kulov; Assessment of the author on the result of the elections; Details of the security measures instituted to ensure the security and validity of the electoral process; Complaints of presidential candidate Zhypar Zheksheyev on the alleged election violations perpetrated by other candidates; Views on the relations between Bakiyev and Kulov.

Reports on the Kyrgyz parliament's confirmation of Kurmanbek Bakiyev as prime minister and acting president. Countries that showed their support to Bakiyev; Dispute in the Kyrgyz opposition sector.

Reports on Kyrgyzstan's acting President Kurtmanbek Bakiyev's signing of a document recognizing the legitimacy of his government and confirming the authority of the previous Parliament. Controversial departure of former President Askar Akayev; Akayev's order to investigate irregularities in the country's elections.

Focuses on the effect of the resignation of Askar Akaev as president of Kyrgyzstan after a revolution against his administration, on Kyrgyz politics as of April 2005. Comments regarding the appointment of Kurmanbek Bakiev as acting prime minister and acting president decided upon by the Supreme Court; Actions taken by Feliks Kulov to stabilize the conflict between the old and new parliament; Political background of Kulov.