Kyrgyzstan: Populist Wins Presidential Election

Eurasia Review

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By Timur Toktonaliev

Analysts warn that Sadyr Zhaparov’s apparent resounding victory in the January 10 presidential elections may herald a return towards a more authoritarian style of rule in Kyrgyzstan.

According to preliminary data from the Central Election Commission (CEC), Zhaparov – who had been serving a lengthy...

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