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.
Latest Report New Kyrgyz leadership settles in after Akayev's 15-year rule (7/4 09:15)
The resignation of ousted Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev on Sunday cleared
the way for the new Kyrgyzstan leadership to gain legitimacy and helped the
nation to shift its focus from regime change to presidential elections.
Akayev resignation debate postponed (6/4 09:43)
The Kyrgyz parliament has postponed its discussion of ousted President
Askar Akayev's resignation until Wednesday.
