This is bad news for KG if it is true. The '93 agreements allow aid from the US to come into KG without being taxed, which means the aid dollars go a lot further. If KG wants to tax the aid, then it also makes the US much less likely to give it. One… more »

It's a Wednesday, so today was time with peer tutors, various activities, an excursion and a doctor's visit. Since Kathleen was in town, and since this was her only opportunity to see something outside of Bishkek (and she is a great lover of hiking), I… more »