Kyrgyzstan
INVESTOR WARNING: Kyrgyzstan contains frequent scenes of unsettling violence
Central Asia’s great democratic hope remains a land of uncertainty for foreign businesses thinking of setting up there.
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ATAMBAYEV SURRENDERS: Kyrgyz special forces follow up on botched first raid on ex-president’s compound
Charge over “illegal early release” of one of Kyrgyzstan’s most notorious crime bosses follows within hours. Rally of supporters broken up with tear gas and stun grenades.
Chinese gold miner suspends Kyrgyzstan operations after dozens injured in brawl with locals
Kyrgyz protesters seize Zhong Ji Mining’s trucks, accuse company of pollution that wiped out livestock. China demands punishment for assailants.
CARNAGE IN KYRGYZSTAN: Special forces raid fails to grab ex-president Atambayev from his compound
One serviceman left dead and six taken hostage and later released by supporters of country’s ex-leader after bloody resistance.
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Holed up in his residence ex-Kyrgyz president Atambayev warns officials he’s armed
Embroiled in bitter row with successor and former ally Jeenbekov, he’s refused to obey third subpoena. Law now permits prosecutors to forcibly detain him.