Kurmanbek Bakiyev
Second President of Kyrgyzstan
Born
August 1st, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Kyrgyzstan
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Bakiyev served as the second president of Kyrgyzstan from 2005 until 2010. He rose to power after the Tulip Revolution, which saw the ousting of former president Askar Akayev. Bakiyev initially gained support by promising reforms and better governance. Under his administration, constitutional changes were made, and a new constitution was adopted in 2007. However, his presidency faced significant challenges, including widespread protests against alleged corruption and authoritarian rule. In 2010, after violent clashes and escalating opposition, he fled the country and was subsequently granted political asylum in Belarus.
Served as the second president of Kyrgyzstan
Oversaw the adoption of a new constitution in 2007
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