The outbreak of violence comes after clashes at their contested border left dozens dead last year.

The two countries have agreed a ceasefire following the worst fighting along their disputed border in years.

Gender equality in Central Asia's most politically turbulent country has taken a back seat to what conservatives call "traditional values."

The politician won January's presidential election by a landslide with close to 80% of the vote.

Sadyr Japarov was in jail when October protests saw him freed and propelled to the top of the political pyramid.