Kyrgyzstan fears crime shaping new politics after year of upheaval
Kyrgyzstan grapples with rising crime as ex-gang founder and aspiring politician Ryspek Akmatbayev challenges Prime Minister Felix Kulov amid a year of political violence. Akmatbayev, 45, recently faced murder charges but was acquitted and seeks Parliament, fueling concerns criminals may be penetrating power. Kulov labels him a crime boss while Akmatbayev accuses Kulov of criminal links, including the murder of his brother.
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Crime and corruption cloud Kyrgyz Republic business confidence
Beleaguered by corruption and murder Kyrgyz businesses show less confidence in the legal system and more preoccupation with corruption than other Asian and European countries. Independent lawmaker Kabai Karabayekov criticizes state institution criminalization while presidential spokesman Nadyr Mamunov calls accusations groundless. Roza Otunbayeva notes the revolution’s flaw was winners with no post oust plan.
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Belarus protests confront Lukashenko regime violence escalates
In Minsk riot police broke up an opposition tent camp on the main square before dawn arresting hundreds. Protesters endured arrests and some beatings as EU and United States moved toward coordinated sanctions against President Alexander Lukashenko over the disputed election.
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World News Roundup: Crashes and Crises Across Regions
A plane struck a tire factory in southern Ecuador killing five of 14 aboard as workers ate lunch. UNICEF warns East Asia Pacific orphan crisis could rise to 1.7 million with 20,000 child deaths annually if prevention and treatment lag. A chemistry school explosion in eastern France killed a professor with about 10 unaccounted for while officials say no bomb involved. Japan orders shutdown of its second-largest reactor after residents sue over quake risk citing outdated guidelines from 20 years ago.
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Sofia to allow US access to bases in Bulgaria
Bulgaria will permit United States use of several military bases, enabling closer American access to Middle East hotspots. Officials said Friday the arrangement expands defense ties and supports regional security efforts.
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