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Background: A Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions, Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in 1864; it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Nation-wide demonstrations in the spring of 2005 resulted in the ouster of President Askar AKAYEV, who had run the country since 1990. Subsequent presidential elections in July of 2005 were won overwhelmingly by former prime minister Kurmanbek BAKIYEV. Current concerns include: privatization of state-owned enterprises, expansion of democracy and political freedoms, interethnic relations, and combating terrorism.
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November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I had planned a couple of middle of the night calls early this morning to the West Coast of the US to get some updates from my friends Ray and Tariq. I had given myself one of those auto suggesti ... [full story]
I had planned a couple of middle of the night calls early this morning to the West Coast of the US to get some updates from my friends Ray and Tariq. I had given myself one of those auto suggesti ... [full story]
November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
The land of inshallah has really caught up with me. I am starting to lose my ambition to accomplish any meaningful tasks. I managed to sleep most of the day away again yesterday. My nose is in ... [full story]
The land of inshallah has really caught up with me. I am starting to lose my ambition to accomplish any meaningful tasks. I managed to sleep most of the day away again yesterday. My nose is in ... [full story]
November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I awoke early this morning, even for me, around 5:45 as a kind of cooling breeze moved through the window in my room. I also heard Organgul moving around upstairs in preparation for her morning p ... 4 photos [full story]
I awoke early this morning, even for me, around 5:45 as a kind of cooling breeze moved through the window in my room. I also heard Organgul moving around upstairs in preparation for her morning p ... 4 photos [full story]
November 9th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
It's election day in Kyrgyzstan. There is little question about the outcome. The current office holder has a lock on re-election. But the news today and tonight give the appearance of a contest. ... 7 photos [full story]
It's election day in Kyrgyzstan. There is little question about the outcome. The current office holder has a lock on re-election. But the news today and tonight give the appearance of a contest. ... 7 photos [full story]
October 27th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I awoke this morning at 6:25 and immediately headed for the shower to beat the crowd that might be interested later. I feel really good this morning. Nothing got done yesterday. I did not hear ... 5 photos [full story]
I awoke this morning at 6:25 and immediately headed for the shower to beat the crowd that might be interested later. I feel really good this morning. Nothing got done yesterday. I did not hear ... 5 photos [full story]
October 27th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I was awakened at 6:20 this morning by a telephone call from Marat asking me who was at home here. Ainura, Orgungul, Gulnara, Timka, Asi and I were the only ones here. He asked me to tell Ainur ... 4 photos [full story]
I was awakened at 6:20 this morning by a telephone call from Marat asking me who was at home here. Ainura, Orgungul, Gulnara, Timka, Asi and I were the only ones here. He asked me to tell Ainur ... 4 photos [full story]
September 29th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
I awoke this morning at 6 am, thinking that I was going to grab a shower, but for some reason, there is no hot water in the bathroom this morning. It is not uncommon for there to be either only c ... 5 photos [full story]
I awoke this morning at 6 am, thinking that I was going to grab a shower, but for some reason, there is no hot water in the bathroom this morning. It is not uncommon for there to be either only c ... 5 photos [full story]
September 19th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
The old “I didn't sleep a wink last night” refrain is running through my brain this morning. For some reason I was able only to get about 2 hours sleep at a time and feel really tired ... 3 photos [full story]
The old “I didn't sleep a wink last night” refrain is running through my brain this morning. For some reason I was able only to get about 2 hours sleep at a time and feel really tired ... 3 photos [full story]
September 19th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
A little hard to believe that I have been in Kyrgyzstan for two weeks, but the diary does not lie. I awoke early this morning with the rising sun pouring into the room where I sleep. It is on th ... 3 photos [full story]
A little hard to believe that I have been in Kyrgyzstan for two weeks, but the diary does not lie. I awoke early this morning with the rising sun pouring into the room where I sleep. It is on th ... 3 photos [full story]
September 18th 2009 Asia » Kyrgyzstan » Bishkek
Yesterday was a good day. We are still in Bishkek, and I am beginning to learn how to get around here a bit. I am starting to know where the turns are coming when we are in a taxi coming home, a ... 4 photos [full story]
Yesterday was a good day. We are still in Bishkek, and I am beginning to learn how to get around here a bit. I am starting to know where the turns are coming when we are in a taxi coming home, a ... 4 photos [full story]
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