Politics

China and Russia to test Japarov after Kyrgyz election cakewalk

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

October 11, 2020 09:10 JST

Longtime ally Russia voices concern over chaos in nation bordering China

October 7, 2020 19:12 JST

Tainted election results declared invalid in bid to quell unrest

October 7, 2020 03:57 JST