Several Pakistani students injured during mob violence in Bishkek
May 19, 2024, at 12:15 am
Several Pakistani students were injured in mob violence around student hostels in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek, media reports said.
Guterres regrets death in Kyrgyzstan, calls for dialogue to end violence
Oct 07, 2020, at 03:45 pm
New York: The UN Secretary-General said on Tuesday that he was “closely monitoring” the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic, where protests erupted a day earlier in the aftermath of Sunday’s parliamentary elections.
Kyrgyzstan reports 506 new COVID-19 cases
Jul 03, 2020, at 04:43 pm
Bishkek/Xinhua: Kyrgyzstan reported 506 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the total number to 6,767.
Kyrgyzstan reports 207 new COVID-19 cases
Jun 24, 2020, at 04:33 pm
Bishkek/Xinhua: Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday reported 207 new COVID-19 cases, taking the nationwide tally to 3,726.
IMF approves first emergency COVID-19 aid for Kyrgyzstan
Mar 27, 2020, at 06:29 pm
Bishkek/Xinhua/UNI: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday approved a disbursement of 120.9 million U.S. dollars to address Kyrgyzstan's COVID-19 outbreak, its first offer of emergency financial assistance since the pandemic started.
In Kyrgyzstan, UN chief Guterres highlights importance of governance for sustainable development
Jun 12, 2017, at 01:08 pm
New York, June 12 (Just Earth News): Underscoring the importance of accountable and inclusive governance and institutions for the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday called for public services to be more responsive, efficient and collaborative.
Turkish plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan, at least 32 dead
Jan 16, 2017, at 05:28 pm
Bishkek, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least 32 people died after a Turkish cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan on Monday morning, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario woman killed in Istanbul nightclub attack
Jan 03, 2017, at 10:55 pm
Toronto, Jan 3 (IBNS): An Ontario woman has been killed in the attack which occurred at a nightclub in Turkey's capital Istanbul recently, media reports said.
Kyrgyzstan: Heavy explosion in Chinese Embassy kills one
Aug 30, 2016, at 04:46 pm
Bishkek, Aug 30 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in a suicide blast inside the Chinese Embassy compound in the southern part of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital, reports said.
Kyrgyzstan: UN rights experts urge Parliament to withdraw anti-gay bill
Nov 27, 2014, at 02:37 pm
New York, Nov 27 (IBNS): A group of United Nations human rights experts have urged the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to reject a bill that would introduce criminal and administrative sanctions for acts aimed at forming "a positive attitude towards non-traditional sexual orientation," warning that the proposed law would go against the country's human rights obligations and commitments.