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The article presents the thoughts of the author on Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine, with economic issues and resentment of the elite resulting in a new revolution, where masses storm government buildings and were shot by the police, although there is no ending yet in Ukraine. In 2010, Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was ousted, and now lives in Belarus. According to the author, the developments in Ukraine may have the same impact on the domestic political situation of Russia.

A reprint of the article "Manas Becoming A Base Again," by Aleksandr Knyazev which appeared in the November 20, 2013 issue of "Nezavisimaya gazeta," is presented. It discusses a statement by Asia Sasykbayeva, ex-speaker of the Kyrgyz parliament, claiming that America's Manas military air base will likely be either maintained as is or brought back to the Manas airport in Bishkek, seen as a bid to revive the political spin that ex-president Kurmanbek Bakiyev's team doctored up in spring 2009.

The article reports that the U.S. government froze a total of 74.4 million dollars worth of financial accounts of Maksim Bakiyev, son of former President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiyev, as stated by Kabai Karabekov in the July 17, 2013 issue of "Kommersant."

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 describes the political and economic status of Kyrgyzstan as of March 2012, drawing on the author's personal experience of a November 2011 visit. Kyrgyz Presidents including Askar Akaev, Kurmanbek Bakiev, and Almaz Atambaev are discussed. The author also addresses June 2010 ethnic violence between Kyrgyz and Uzbek factions in Osh, Kyrgyzstan.

The article focuses on the elections in Kyrgyzstan in 2011. Topics include the overthrow of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in 2010, the candidacy of politician Almazbek Atambayev, and the move of the country toward a parliamentary republic despite problems of ethnic violence, national unification, and political corruption.

The article offers world news briefs from 2010. African Giant Pouched Rats in Tanzania are being trained to detect landmines. The Kyrgyzstan leader President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was overthrown and a new constitution for the country was declared. Cuts to social care in Great Britain may lead to the closing of community center facilities.

The article discusses the shift and volatility of political power in the Caucasus particularly in Kyrgyzstan. The country suffers from political turmoil, ousting the authoritarian leadership of Askar Akayer as well as the corrupt government of Kurmanbek Bakiyev which followed. The ousting of Bakiyev is discussed in terms of Russian instigation, as the country turned the political climate against the former leader. The provisional leadership of Roza Otunbayeva is seen as pro-Russian, and is an extension of Russia's sphere of influence. Russia's utilization of a customs union agreement with Belarus and Kazakhstan to extend its influence is also discussed.

The article presents information on political instability in Kyrgyzstan as of July 2010. Ethnic violence between the Kyrgyz and Uzbek ethnic groups is reported, and the overthrow of Kyrgyzstan's President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in 2010 is discussed. Interim leader Roza Otunbaeva has indicated that she will step down at the end of 2010.

The article reports on the massive infrastructure needs and financing in Central Asia that calls for a potential public-private partnerships. It notes that infrastructure development would benefit the exporters in East Asia which have a natural interest of the region. It cites the violence in Osh formented by the deception of its former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev who allowed both Russians and Americans to keep their airbases in the country.

The article focuses on the efforts of Kyrgyzstan's interim government to contain the attacks launched by Marauders against Uzbek neighborhoods in the southern part of the country in June 2010. Kubat Baibolov, the military commandant for Dzhalal-Abad, claimed that the attacks are organized by supporters of former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev. Plans for large-scale acts of provocation in the south were discussed in an intercepted telephone conversation between the relatives of the former president.

The article discusses the revolution which unseated the government of Kyrgyzstan on April 7, 2010. The people who joined the demonstration complained about the lack of housing in the city and the issue of land which must be given to the people for the construction of private homes. Other issues within the country, such as employment, hikes in the cost of utilities, cost of electricity, and privatization of the energy sector, are analyzed. Also noted are the elections in 2009 and the constitutional changes and leadership style imposed by Kurmanbek Bakiev.

The article announces the resignation of Kurmanbek Bakiyev as president of Kyrgyzstan.

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 offers information on the structure of the military defence of Kyrgyzstan. The country's national defence is composed of 12, 000 land force personnels and 1, 000 air force personnel. It also mentions on the establishment of a Navy group with the support of Russia. It presents the government and defence officials including President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, Prime Minister Igor Chudinov and Defence Minister Bakytbek Kalyev. An overview of its government and economy is also presented.

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 that the Kyrgyz President has appointed his brother to be his chief bodyguard. President Kurmanbek Bakiyev issued the decree that his brother Zhanybek will be the head of the Federal Protection Service. This position as chief bodyguard may be unglamorous but it is among the key positions in the system of siloviki agencies.

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 dissolution of the parliament in Kyrgyzstan in November 2007 under the administration of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. The presidential decree announcing the parliament's elimination was announced after 76 percent of the voters approved a new constitution in a nationwide referendum held in October 21. The decision of Bakiyev's administration to dissolve the parliament was based on the conflicts between the legislature and the judiciary.

The article reports that the opponents of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev continue to pursue their spring offensive in keeping with their previously announced plans. The opposition began open-ended protest demonstrations to demand the president's immediate resignation, an early presidential election and amendments to the Constitution.

The article reports that the opposition party United Front for a Worthy Future for Kyrgyzstan led by former prime minister Feliks Kulov has set April 11, 2007 as the starting date for protest actions that will demand President Kurmanbek Bakiyev’s resignation and an early presidential election. Feliks also said that April 11 “will see a peaceful transfer of power by constitutional means.

The article reports that Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev signed another version of the constitution passed by parliament to reverse all the consequences of the "November Revolution" and to recover almost all the powers he had lost in it. Although Bakiyev signed the law, he was clearly dissatisfied with the text of the basic law. However, Bakiyev's team went to work almost immediately on plans to neutralize the new constitution, which strengthened the parliament and the government.

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 that the Kyrgyz parliament had stated that the Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Prime Minister Felix Kulov political tandem is unconstitutional and encouraged the president to organize a government of popular trust. The author cites that the parliamentary rebellion was driven by the scandal that occurred after heroin was revealed from opposition leader Omurbek Tekebayev, where the parliament said that it was and organized provocation.

The article reports on the plan to expand the Russian air base in Kyrgyztan. Accordingly, the visit of general secretary of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolai Bordyuzha to Kyrgyztan was not only to talk with President Kurmanbek Bakiyev about the preparations for the CSTO session but also to discuss issues concerning the expansion of the Russia's Kant air base in their country. The Russian base will be free of leasing fees because it is situated within the CSTO framework.

Reports on the visit of Kyrgyztan's Revolutionary president, Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Moscow, Russia. Attendance of Bakiyev to various meetings and talks in Moscow; Ratification status of Kyrgyz immigrant workers; Kyrgyz concerns addressed by Bakiyev to Russian middlemen.

Presents an interview with Kyrgyz President Kurmanhek Bakiyev about the guarantee of national security from the presence of Russia. Development of Kyrgyzstan as a sovereign state; Role of Russia as a world leader; Importance of foreign investments to the economy.

Analyzes the campaign period leading to the presidential election scheduled for July 10, 2005 in Kyrgyzstan. Near certainty of victory by acting president Kumanbek Bakiyev; Support for him by acting deputy prime minister Feliks Kulov; Increasingly fierce battle to divide up property and spheres of influence among various groups and clans; Wave of riots, murders and property seizures in the country.

The article reports on the announcement by Kyrgyzstan Prosecutor General Aida Salyanova that the Belarussian Prosecutor General's Office refused to extradite former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev and his brother Zhanybek, which was decided as the office believes the Bekiyevs are being persecuted for political reasons.

The article discusses the issue as who should be blamed for the deaths during the uprising that overthrew former President Kurmanbek Bakiev in Kyrgyzstan on April 7, 2010. The security service members present during the event are considered responsible for the bloodshed. It notes that not all people see it as a railroad job or as a political frame-up.