Uzbek minority still faces persecution as Kyrgyzstan goes to polls
Four months after murderous ethnic conflict swept southern Kyrgyzstan, the Uzbeks living in Osh are hesitant about pinning their hopes on a democratic future
August 2010
Anti-government protestors arrested in Kyrgyzstan
Urmat Baryktabasov led hundreds of demonstrators before his own arrest
July 2010
Kyrgyzstan wants over $1bn in aid
Months of ethnic violence have left the central Asian country's economy in tatters
June 2010
Russian move to cut Belarus's gas supplies fuels anxiety in rest of Europe
• Moscow claims Belarus's unpaid gas bill amounts to £128m • Gazprom promises to maintain supplies to rest of Europe via Ukraine pipeline
May 2010
Supporters of ousted Kyrgyzstan leader in attempted coup
Buildings seized and official kidnapped in attempt by Kurmanbek Bakiyev's backers to seize power a month after uprising
April 2010
Ousted Kyrgyzstan president begins new life in Belarus
Ousted Kyrgyzstan president flees country
Gunfire breaks up rally for deposed Kyrgyzstan president
Ousted Kyrgyzstan president told to return to capital or face arrest
Kyrgyz president vows to fight attempts to seize him
Kyrgyzstan's head reveals overthrown president left only $80m in the budget
Kyrgyzstan capital bloodied, looted and chaotic after overthrow of Bakiyev
