Guterres regrets death in Kyrgyzstan, calls for dialogue to end violence
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.