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Kyrgyzstan holds snap parliamentary vote as opposition faces crackdown
Japarov's allies secure around 80% of seats amid fastest economic growth in Central Asia and media clampdowns, setting a clear path to the 2027 presidential election.
- Nov 29, Kyrgyzstan held a snap parliamentary vote in Bishkek, with allies of President Sadyr Japarov expected to win a resounding victory; opposition candidate Bolot Ibragimov said about 80% of parliament would be re-elected.
- Parliament of Kyrgyzstan voted in September to dissolve itself, triggering the early election, while Emil Juraev said leadership aims to maintain tight control and Edil Baisalov tied Japarov's popularity to rejecting past turbulence.
- Since 2020, Japarov has clamped down on media and opposition, with independent journalists designated 'extremists' defended by his ally, while Kyrgyzstan's economy grows fastest in Central Asia aided by Russian imports redirected by sanctions.
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Kyrgyzstan vote in polls set to hand president more power
Kyrgyzstan began voting Sunday in a snap parliamentary election that featured no formal parties or opposition and that critics say will cement the power of President Sadyr Japarov.
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A new Parliament is being voted on today in Kyrgyzstan.
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President Japarov, with a new parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, wants to strengthen his power. However, in the past, there have been many unpleasant surprises for the leadership.
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