Disputed 'foreign agent' law shot down by Kyrgyzstan's parliament

In a surprise result, MPs vote against bill to restrict charities who receive funding from abroad. Eurasianet.org reportsKyrgyzstan’s parliament has voted against a contentious “foreign agent” bill which would have enforced harsh restrictions on groups who receive donations from abroad. In a surprise move, 65 of the 111 members of parliament present voted against the proposed legislation, which was undergoing its final reading. Continue reading...