President Roza Otunbaeva presented the Dank (Glory) medal to Tolekan Ismailova and Aziza Abdrasulova at the presidential office in Bishkek for their contribution to democracy and the improvement of human rights.
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan say nine people have been detained in connection with a foiled bomb attack in Bishkek at the weekend, and a blast in the capital last month that injured four people.
Kyrgyz President Roza Otunbaeva spoke to RFE/RL about the next stage in her career.
A top Kyrgyz Interior Ministry official says a brother of the ousted president, being tried in absentia in connection with the deaths of antigovernment protesters, has been sighted in several Kyrgyz cities.
When Kyrgyz opposition leader Roza Otunbaeva rose to the helm of her country’s government following the April overthrow of former President Kurmanbek Bakiev, she came sporting a squeaky-clean political reputation. She tells RFE/RL her country is now undertaking its own clean-up process, which includes addressing and adapting to new political realities.
The normally festive New Year's holidays have lost their sheen this year in the southern Kyrgyz city of Osh, where authorities have banned public gatherings and fireworks out of security concerns.
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan say they have foiled an attempted bomb attack in the capital, Bishkek, after discovering a jeep packed with explosives parked outside the main police headquarters.
Two Kyrgyz Army veterans have started a hunger strike in Bishkek to demand overdue social allowances.
The Kyrgyz parliament has elected five deputy speakers.
The Turkish city of Istanbul is hosting a summit bringing together leaders from Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.
Leaders of Kyrgyz youth organizations have accused the government of failing to fulfill its promise to give young specialists and professionals jobs in government bodies and institutions.
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Almazbek Atambaev’s first trip abroad since he took office last week will be to the Russian capital, Moscow.
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