Japarov seizes all levers of power in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s newly appointed prime minister has firmed his grip on power by assuming the office of interim president in a move endorsed by the parliament. Speaking to lawmakers assembled at the State Residence on October 16, Sadyr Japarov described his ascent to high office as the result of a “peaceful and legal transfer of power,” according to Eurasianet . asiaplustj.info »