Kyrgyzstan Unrest
Ousted Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev surfaced in Russia after fleeing this Central Asian nation and said on March 29 he would resign if given legal protections—the first sign he is willing to yield power.

Ousted Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev meets press after he has signed the document of resignation in Moscow Apr.3, 2005. Akayev said Sunday he has signed the document on his resignation in the Kyrgyz Embassy in Moscow.
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Current Situation

 
  • Akayev resignation debate postponed  (6/4 09:43)
  • Akayev agrees to step down (4/4 09:13)
  • Kyrgyz court chairwoman proposes amending constitution  (3/4 07:46)
  • Kyrgyz parliamentarians due in Moscow  (3/4 07:46)
  • Akayev agrees to step down  (3/4 07:43)
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    World Reaction
  • Russia to consider aid for Kyrgyzstan  (28/3 23:36)
  • OSCE chief arrives in Kyrgyz capital for mediation (27/3 23:24)
  • Mediation offers in Kyrgyzstan  (27/3 15:42)
  • Russia takes measures to protect its troops in Kyrgyzstan (25/3 11:09)
  • US appeals for calm in Kyrgyzstan  (25/3 08:42)
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    Recent Events
  • Kyrgyz protesters storm govt building (24/3 19:24)
  • Kyrgyz leader sacks interior minister, prosecutor (23/3 17:31)
  • Kyrgyz president rules out use of force to end unrest (23/3 12:30)
  • Kyrgyz president: Protests part of ""coup"" (22/3 20:29)
  • Kyrgyz president orders to track down gangs behind riots (22/3 12:28)
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    Background Information
  • Internal factors caused downfall of Akayev government:expert (30/3 01:32)
  • Related Topic: Yushchenko Wins Ukraine Election (28/3 17:22)
  • Photo Archive (25/3 08:21)
  • Brief facts about Kyrgyz opposition leaders (25/3 01:39)
  • Opinion: Geopolitics at Heart of Kyrgyzstan Unrest (mosnews.com) (24/3 18:24)
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    China's Stance
  • China hopes for speedy stability (26/3 07:39)
  • Stability in Kyrgyzstan vital for central Asia: official  (25/3 22:25)
  • FM spokesman on Kyrgyzstan's current situation (23/3 22:09)
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