Sunday, June 27, 2010

A Few Weeks After The Riots, Kyrgyzstan Votes For A New Constitution


Kyrgyz Voting Appears Calm -- New York Times

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Voters in Kyrgyzstan cast ballots in a constitutional referendum on Sunday that proceeded calmly, though the country was wracked by ethnic violence just two weeks ago.

The interim leader, Roza Otunbayeva, even traveled to the scene of the worst violence between ethnic Uzbeks and Kyrgyz, the southern city of Osh, to cast her vote in a university building.

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More News On Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan leaders claim victory in democracy referendum
-- The Telegraph
Kyrgyzstan votes for new constitution, says leader -- Reuters
Kyrgyz voters approve new constitution - interim leader -- RIA Novosti
Kyrgyz leader says new constitution is approved -- AP
Russian elections chief sees no major problems with Kyrgyz vote -- RIA Novosti
Kyrgyz and Uzbeks Turn Out to Vote for Stability -- Eurasianet
Kyrgyzstan extends state of emergency in south Eurasianet -- RIA Novosti
After Kyrgyz Unrest, a Question Lingers: Why? -- New York Times

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