Sadyr Japarov tightens grip in Kyrgyzstan as security shakeup and election crackdowns unfold; he's been PM since 2020, known for strongman tactics.
Kyrgyzstan's political landscape shifts as security chief Tashiev is dismissed amid rising instability. President Japarov aims to prevent societal division after Tashiev's removal, which follows a series of arrests and security restructuring. The move raises concerns over regional stability and Western scrutiny.