In the wake of a dubious election in Kyrgyzstan, people have taken to the streets across the country in an attempt to force the political system to change. What will happen next?
For the third time in 15 years, a sizeable portion of the inhabitants of Kyrgyzstan’s capital are in the streets, demanding revolutionary political change.
Protesters have stormed government buildings in Bishkek, released jailed former political leaders, and successfully agitated for the annulment of the results of parliamentary elections (which were held on 4 October). They are currently agitating for the resignation of president Soronbay Jeenbekov, and various groups are jockeying over short and medium-term political arrangements. …