Monday, April 11
Kyrgyz Revolution: Revisited
Was the celebration following the Kyrgyz March uprising premature? The wonderful Central Asian news site Eurasianet offers a sobering assessment:
Hmm... Revolutionaries copying the dictator's style. Sound familiar? Haven't these people read Animal Farm?
Kyrgyzstan’s revolution is veering off in an unpredictable direction. Persistent infighting and controversial political appointments are raising doubts about the provisional government’s ability to promote civil society. Already, several alarming trends are evident that, if left unaddressed by the provisional government, could create new sources of dispute and frustration among Kyrgyz citizens.
Hmm... Revolutionaries copying the dictator's style. Sound familiar? Haven't these people read Animal Farm?
