Will religious freedom increase with new Kyrgyz government?
While Kyrgyzstan’s President Bakiyev refused to resign, an interim government has been established, headed by Former Foreign Minister Roza Otunbayeva.
Wednesday’s coup has left many in the country in fear, says Sergey Rakhuba, vice president of Russian Ministries.
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Rakhuba is hoping the coup also means a repeal of restrictive religion laws.
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That could happen as Otunabayeva wants the new government to draft a new constitution and hold new elections in the next six months.
In the meantime, reports indicate Bakiyev is trying to rally supporters in the southern portion of the country, which could mean additional bloodshed.