Kyrgyzstan Might Collapse, Might be Just Fine
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10428617.stm
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The referendum being held in Kyrgyzstan on a new constitution comes amid fears it could inflame ethnic tensions. The BBC's Rupert Wingfield Hayes has just left Kyrgyzstan and explains the background to the country's current difficulties.
When southern Kyrgyzstan erupted in to violence two weeks ago the outside world was taken by surprise.
But those watching more closely were much less surprised. It had, they say, been brewing for months.
Others say it has been brewing for 20 years, ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
When southern Kyrgyzstan erupted in to violence two weeks ago the outside world was taken by surprise.
But those watching more closely were much less surprised. It had, they say, been brewing for months.
Others say it has been brewing for 20 years, ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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