Politics

Kyrgyz referendum grants Japarov full power: preliminary results

Armed with revised constitution, president faces pressure to keep promises

April 12, 2021 00:39 JST

President Japarov poised to gain virtually total control in 'huge shift'

April 10, 2021 10:36 JST

Move expected to increase volume of goods moving through Gwadar

March 18, 2021 18:17 JST

Central Asian state's new president faces pressure to deliver as economy sinks

January 11, 2021 17:06 JST

Japarov grabs about 80% of vote, with referendum to grant him greater power

January 11, 2021 00:25 JST

January 10, 2021 15:41 JST

Prison-to-presidency populist Japarov expected to win Sunday as China watches

January 8, 2021 16:54 JST

$35m deferral would temporarily ease pressure amid COVID and political upheaval

December 3, 2020 16:36 JST

Expert sees 'Trump effect' behind Acting President Sadyr Japarov's rapid rise

October 30, 2020 15:02 JST

Convicted kidnapper emerges as contender to lead chaotic Central Asian country

October 16, 2020 00:09 JST