Document #1126708

IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)

Secularism Lost in Translation

http://iwpr.net/report-news/secularism-lost-translation

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ecoi.net description:
In translation procedure, word "secular" was dropped from text of new constitution because Kyrgyz language has no equivalent to Russian word; religion will gain more influence over politics, say critics and demand restoration of word in constitution
Country:
Kyrgyzstan
Source:
IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)
Original link:
http://iwpr.net/report-news/secularism-lost-translation
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
16 March 2007
Document ID:
1126708 (former ID 70465)

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