Referendum in Kyrgyzstan
The referendum is about to begin in Kyrgyzstan, to choose a new constitution which, despite its flaws, will put greater limits on presidential power and, it is hoped, avoid authoritarianism…
Tag: Kyrgyzstan
A Message of Peace from and to the People of Kyrgyzstan
“We are brothers and sisters, we are children of our beautiful land. We call all of you, kyrgyzstanis, to tolerance and peace, compassion and solidarity. We have to prove to…
Extradite Maksim Bakiyev to Kyrgyzstan
You can sign the petition. It would advance justice and greatly help to promote peace in Central Asia.
Libertarians in Kyrgyzstan Spearhead Peace Campaign, Help Victims of Violence: You Can Help, Too
Kyrgyz libertarians are leading a series of coordinated voluntary efforts to provide emergency aid to the victims of the vicious attacks of the last few days in their country and…
Life in Bishkek is Normal
Some scenes from the central district of Bishkek, where people are enjoying the spring weather (except for just now, as it has just become blustery!)
A Short Break….
To buy some Kyrgyz carpets…(and hats, hence the young lady modeling one)… (I will post some other pics from Bishkek and wider Kyrgyzstan later; for now, people should know that…
Liberty Advocate Named Acting Minister of Interim Kyrgyz Government
Emil Umetaliev My friend Emil Umetaliev was just named acting Minister of Economic Development in the interim government of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. Emil is the founder and owner of…
Events in Bishkek
It’s been rather nerve wracking to see events unfold in Kyrgyzstan and to be on the phone with friends talking while there’s gunfire in the background. I am planning on…