Kalyk Imankulov, head of Kyrgyzstan\'s National Security Service, told journalists on 18 January that extremists could try to influence the outcome of the 27 February parliamentary elections. \"Extremists may hire a candidate, lobby laws through him, and turn Kyrgyzstan into a base for conquering the entire Ferghana Valley,\" Imankulov said. He also warned of possible terror attacks by the banned Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir. Finally, Imankulov commented on the prospects of the country\'s opposition. \"I have not heard a single opposition leader say in clear terms how our country should be run,\" he said. \"The only group our \'revolutionaries\' may rely on is indolent and idle young people who cannot name a single political party,\" but will gladly take to the streets for money and for mere fun. \"Two or three provocations are enough to spark bloodshed,\" Imankulov added. \"This is where the danger lies.\" (Interfax)