AKIpress
AKIpress is an independent news agency based in Bishkek and among the first online news services established in Kyrgyzstan. It reports on Kyrgyz politics, business and regional affairs and runs an English-language service covering all of Central Asia, making it a frequent reference for international observers of the region and for the Central Asian business community.
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