The political situation in Kyrgyzstan is hotting up. President Kurmanbek Bakiev, who was elected in July 2005 in the aftermath of the Tulip Revolution, is coming under pressure, reports Eurasia Daily Monitor. There have been demonstrations about power cuts in the country. On 25 November President Bakiev sacked the Energy Minister. However, there are reports that the situation is becoming more unstable.

On 18 November RFE/RL reports that over 500 opposition activists met in a so-called ‘People’s Assembly’ in the northern town of Talas. They were demonstrating against the energy problems, but also against what they see as an increasingly corrupt government. In the meantime, there are also reports that the ruling Ak Zhol party is divided over the situation and that President Bakiev is losing support. However, Bakiev seems to have been able to ensure that security figures are loyal to him.