Kyrgyzstan news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Kyrgyzstan:

Politics

• Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has announced plans to hold a referendum on constitutional reforms, which could potentially extend his term in office. (Source: Reuters, March 2023)
• The country's parliament has approved a new government, with Ulukbek Maripov as the new Prime Minister. (Source: TASS, February 2023)
• Kyrgyzstan has signed a cooperation agreement with Russia, aimed at strengthening economic and military ties between the two countries. (Source: Sputnik, January 2023)

Economy

• Kyrgyzstan's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with GDP contracting by 4.5% in 2020. (Source: World Bank, January 2023)
• The country has launched a program to develop its mining industry, with a focus on gold and copper extraction. (Source: Mining Weekly, February 2023)
• Kyrgyzstan has signed a trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), which aims to increase trade and economic cooperation with Russia and other EEU member states. (Source: TASS, December 2022)

Security

• Kyrgyzstan has been experiencing a surge in violent attacks by extremist groups, with several high-profile incidents reported in recent months. (Source: BBC, February 2023)
• The country has launched a military operation against Islamic State (IS) militants in the southern region of Osh. (Source: Al Jazeera, January 2023)
• Kyrgyzstan has signed a security agreement with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a military alliance of several former Soviet states. (Source: TASS, December 2022)

Human Rights

• Kyrgyzstan has been criticized for its human rights record, with concerns over torture, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly. (Source: Human Rights Watch, January 2023)
• The country has launched an investigation into allegations of police brutality and torture in the southern city of Jalal-Abad. (Source: RFE/RL, February 2023)
• Kyrgyzstan has signed a cooperation agreement with the European Union on human rights and democracy. (Source: EU, December 2022)

Other News

• Kyrgyzstan has been hit by a series of natural disasters, including floods and landslides, which have affected thousands of people. (Source: ReliefWeb, February 2023)
• The country has launched a program to develop its tourism industry, with a focus on promoting cultural and natural attractions. (Source: Travel Daily, January 2023)
• Kyrgyzstan has signed a cooperation agreement with China on agriculture and food security. (Source: Xinhua, December 2022)