Kyrgyzstan Revolution also known as

The Kyrgyzstan Revolution is also known as the Tulip Revolution; which occurred in 2005. It led to the ousting of President Askar Akayev following widespread protests against corruption; nepotism; and fraudulent elections. The Tulip Revolution was part of a wave of color revolutions in post-Soviet states; similar to the Orange Revolution in Ukraine and the Rose Revolution in Georgia. It reflected the demand for political reform; transparency; and fair governance. The event highlighted the role of civil society and popular movements in shaping democratic processes in Central Asia.