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Kyrgyz law enforcement conducts arrests, searches, and interrogations of journalists and opposition figures, including former first lady Raisa Atambayeva and several former legislators allied with former president Almazbek Atambayev, in an investigation into alleged calls for mass unrest ahead of the November 30 snap election.
2025-11-22

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan votes 59–5 in favor of passing a bill to modify the national flag.
2023-12-20

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov signs a law to rename the town of Isfana as Razzaqov in honor of former Secretary of the Communist Party of Kirghizia Iskhak Razzakov. The law was passed by the Kyrgyzstan Parliament on March 16.
2022-03-18

The Kyrgyzstan parliament announces that they have backed a plan to seize the country's Kumtor Gold Mine after Centerra Gold said it would take the Kyrgyzstan government to an international court.
2021-05-17

The Kyrgyzstan Parliament approves a new referendum on a draft constitution that would expand the powers of President Sadyr Japarov and allow him to run for office again after his term ends. The referendum will be held on April 11.
2021-03-11

Protesters in Kyrgyzstan break into parliament in the capital Bishkek, throwing paper from windows and setting the building on fire. A person is killed and 686 others are injured.
2020-10-6

Anti-government protesters seize the presidential White House and Supreme Council buildings in the capital Bishkek.
2020-10-5

The Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan confirms former first deputy prime minister Kubatbek Boronov as the new prime minister.
2020-06-17

The Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Temir Sariyev announces he will resign from his post. This comes after several Parliament members accused Sariyev and his cabinet of corruption. The Kyrgyz presidential press service said President Almazbek Atambayev accepted his resignation.
2016-04-11