Apr 07 Watch Deadly Clashes Erupt in Kyrgyzstan, Site of Key U.S. Base Police opened fire on large groups of political protesters in Kyrgyzstan, which houses a key American air base that supports troops in Afghanistan. Gwen Ifill reports on the political unrest. Continue watching
Apr 04 Ousted Kyrgyz President Akayev Resigns By PBS News Hour Kyrgyzstan's President Askar Akayev, removed from power late last month amid mass protests, signed a resignation agreement Monday, opening the way for new elections in the former Soviet republic. Continue reading
Mar 28 Opposition Leader Named Prime Minister in Kyrgyzstan By PBS News Hour Kyrgyzstan's parliament named Kurmanbek Bakiyev -- the key figure behind the overthrow of veteran President Askar Akayev -- as prime minister in an effort to end the chaos surrounding last week's coup. Continue reading
Mar 24 Opposition Seizes Control of Kyrgyzstan By PBS News Hour Kyrgyzstan's opposition declared itself in control of the Central Asian country Thursday after days of violent protests seeking the ouster of President Askar Akayev. Continue reading