Sooronbai Jeenbekov

Turmoil Continues in Kyrgyzstan After Former Leader Arrested

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Turmoil Continues in Kyrgyzstan After Former Leader Arrested

MOSCOW—Political turmoil following a disputed election in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan continued over the weekend as parliament chose a prime minister who was recently freed from jail while security services detained the country’s ex-leader. The developments appear to strengthen the hand of President Sooronbai Jeenbekov in the short term, though he has said … Read more

Kyrgyzstan Opposition Says It Seeks to Seize Control of Former Soviet Republic

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Kyrgyzstan Opposition Says It Seeks to Seize Control of Former Soviet Republic

Political opposition forces in Kyrgyzstan said they were seeking to seize power and form a new government after taking control of state buildings in the capital following elections that international monitors said were marred by allegations of voter fraud. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov fled the presidential palace early Tuesday after demonstrations rocked the capital of this … Read more