Archive: October, 2008
The day after … It is six o’clock in the morning … I’ve just come down to the office. You have probably seen the reports on the BBC, CNN, etc., So I thought I would write a quick update – although the situation is still unclear, and my main source of news is exactly the [...]
The day before the events of the Tulip Revolution unfolded in Bishkek. A parliamentary election had been held, and many people were disatisfied with the results … the opposition claimed that the elections had been “rigged” so the supporters of President Akaev were elected. Many of the international observers monitoring the conduct of the elections also reported that they [...]
As an ex-pat living in Bishkek during the “Tulip Revolution” and witnessing the events of 24th March, 2005, Iwrote a series of messages to friends and relatives to reassure them that he was safe … and describe some of his experiences and reactions. These messages are reproduced here.
