Kyrgyz President Dismisses Prime Minister Japarov

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has dismissed Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov, officially citing a transfer to another position, which ends Akylbek Japarov's tenure that began in 2021. Following this decision, First Deputy Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev will assume the prime ministerial responsibilities. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed, and Kyrgyzstan continues to navigate a politically unstable environment since its independence in 1991. The economy of Kyrgyzstan heavily relies on remittances from migrant laborers in Russia, making up approximately 20% of its GDP. This political shake-up highlights the ongoing turbulence in the country's governance structure as it faces various socio-economic challenges.