All eyes on Central Asia: disintegration in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

In: Realities of transformation: democratization policies in Central Asia revisited, S. 211-225

Abstract

"The author discusses the turmoil in Kyrgyzstan in March 2005 and the Andijan massacre in Uzbekistan in May 2005. She provides information on the course of both events as well as on the political and socio-economic background. She argues that, after the March events and the presidential elections on 10 July 2005, the situation in Kyrgyzstan has been characterized by destabilization and a fragile security situation. As regards the events in Andijan, she highlights the reality of insufficient information and an ongoing 'information war'. She compares several reports of international institutions and international non-governmental organizations. Looking toward the future, she underscores the importance of the rule of law for the internal and external security of both countries." (author's abstract)