Endelkachew Makonnen vs Sooronbay Jeenbekov

Emperor Haile Selassie appointed Endelkachew Makonnen as prime minister in February 1974 amid growing protests and military unrest. His government attempted reforms but failed to control the Derg, leading to his resignation in July 1974.

After the Derg seized power, Endelkachew Makonnen was arrested along with other imperial officials. He was imprisoned without trial, marking the end of his political career and the imperial government.

Jeenbekov was appointed Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan by President Almazbek Atambayev. He focused on infrastructure development and anti-corruption measures, though his tenure was marked by tensions with the opposition and limited progress on reforms.

Sooronbay Jeenbekov was elected President of Kyrgyzstan in a peaceful transfer of power, winning 54.7% of the vote. He succeeded Almazbek Atambayev, marking the first time in Kyrgyz history that one elected president handed power to another.

Jeenbekov resigned as president following widespread protests triggered by disputed parliamentary elections. The protests turned violent, and Jeenbekov stepped down to avoid further bloodshed, handing power to an interim government led by Sadyr Japarov.

Jeenbekov oversaw parliamentary elections that were widely criticized as fraudulent, with allegations of vote-buying and manipulation. The results triggered mass protests that ultimately led to his resignation, highlighting deep political instability in Kyrgyzstan.