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Chart the course of reform in post-revolution Kyrgyzstan
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September 30, 2005 - Bakiyev Cabinet Approved
Parliament approves six of newly elected President Bakiyev's second-choice nominations
to make
up the first post-Akayev cabinet since the March revolution. The new cabinet, now
missing only the
first deputy prime minister, holds its first session on October 5.
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October 20, 2005 - Third MP Murder
Parliamentarian Tynychbek Akmatbayev is killed in a prison revolt while visiting
the facility's
tuberculosis hospital. The following day, Akmatbayev's brother, Ryspek, widely
believed to be a
criminal authority, organizes mass protests in Bishkek to demand the resignation
of Prime Minister
Kulov, who he charges with orchestrating his brother's death. A peaceful pro-Kulov
demonstration
is held in response. The prison revolts are repeated on November 1; both uprisings
are popularly
said to be organized by inmate Aziz Batukayev, a longtime criminal boss and alleged
enemy of
Ryspek Akmatbayev.
From the Archives:
Political Situation Remains Tenuous In Kyrgyzstan
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January 8, 2006 - Downed Olympian
Olympic wrestler Raatbek Sanatbayev is shot dead in Bishkek while running for the
chairmanship of
the Kyrgyz Olympic Committee, recently vacated after the murder of Bayaman Erkinbayev.
Sanatbayev's death adds to growing concerns about Kyrgyzstan's stability
and the perceived
increased influence of criminal groups, frequently associated with athletic clubs.
The chief of the
National Security Service's anti-organized crime department is questioned in
connection with the
murder, then released. The National Security Service attempts to conceal the incident,
but
information leaked to parliament prompts further scandal.
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January 25, 2006 - Akmatbayev: Ready to Run
Upon the acquittal of Ryspek Akmatbayev on charges of murdering a police officer,
Prime Minister
Kulov issues a statement, assailing National Security's chief, Tashtemir Aitbayev's
anti-crime
record. "The work of the NSS and some other state structures gives [the public]
grounds for
criticizing authorities' failure to fight crime and corruption," Kulov
charges. Akmatbayev says he
will run for his late brother's parliament seat, and promises to "strike
Kulov in the face" if the two
met "man to man."
From the Archives:
Political Showdown Brews In Kyrgyzstan
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February 3, 2006 - Parliament "On Path of Confrontation"
In a surprise address to lawmakers, President Bakiyev accuses parliamentarians,
led by Speaker
Omurbek Tekebayev, of spending more time indulging in political intrigue than in
fulfilling their
legislative tasks. "[Parliament] has turned into a scene of political squabbles
and become a source of
instability," Bakiyev charges, calling on deputies to reduce their "involvement
in vodka and other
businesses." In response, Speaker Tekebayev accuses the presidential administration
of having
"squandered itself." On February 13 he asks parliament to accept his resignation,
which it does two
weeks later. Marat Sultanov is elected as the new speaker on March 2.
From the Archives:
Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Elects New Speaker
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March 31, 2006 - Akmatbayev Protests: For and Against
Ryspek Akmatbayev's supporters of protest the Central Election Committee's
decision to cancel his
registration for the parliamentary by-election. On April 2, a Bishkek court annuls
the CEC decision,
and on April 3, the Supreme Court restores Akmatbayev's right to campaign for
office. In response
to the decision, non-governmental organizations on April 8 organize a peaceful march
in Biskek to
condemn the alleged growing influence of criminal groups. On April 9, Akmatbayev
wins 79
percent of the votes, but is denied a parliamentary mandate while an appeals court
considers murder
charges brought against him.
From the Archives:
Protest Concerning Parliamentary By-Election Unsettles Kyrgyzstan
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