New Constitution

November 2006 | Risk Summary

A potentially violent political crisis was averted in Kyrgyzstan earlier in November, as the government rushed through a new constitution for the Central Asian republic. The document trims the powers of the president, transferring new duties to the legislative branch of government - an unprecedented move in the region. Whilst immediate risks to political stability have been tempered, it will take a long time for the political system to mature, and the government will still likely face pressure for reform from rejuvenated opposition

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