by Naryn Aiyp AFTER WINNING THE PRESIdential election, Askar Akayev – equating his position with that of England’s queen – requested a referendum on a draft law outlining amendments to the constitution (which he signed on 3 January) that would strengthen presidential power at the expense of the government and parliament. Voters overwhelmingly approved the […]

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