Friday, 08 April 2005

KYRGYZ PARLIAMENT STRIPS AKAYEV OF CERTAIN GUARANTEES

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By empty (4/8/2005 issue of the CACI Analyst)

The Kyrgyz parliament on Friday deprived President Askar Akayev of some guarantees that were promised to him after his negotiations with Kyrgyz parliamentarians in Moscow on Monday. In particular, guarantees of personal immunity will now apply only to Akayev himself, but not to his family members. In addition, parliament has deprived the president of the chance to be actively involved in the nation\'s public and political affairs.
The Kyrgyz parliament on Friday deprived President Askar Akayev of some guarantees that were promised to him after his negotiations with Kyrgyz parliamentarians in Moscow on Monday. In particular, guarantees of personal immunity will now apply only to Akayev himself, but not to his family members. In addition, parliament has deprived the president of the chance to be actively involved in the nation\'s public and political affairs. The amendments will take effect only after they are signed into law by acting President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. (Interfax)
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