29 January 2001 The conviction of a famous opposition leader adds to growing political tension in Kyrgyzstan. BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan–Feliks Kulov, the leader of the Kyrgyz opposition Ar-Namys Party, was sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of power and forgery on 22 January. The Bishkek Military Court also ruled that all of Kulov’s property would be confiscated and that […]
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