The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek has sanctioned the arrest of several significant figures involved in a high-profile case related to a group of activists' appeal to the country's leadership. Five detainees will remain in custody at detention center No. 1 until April 10.
The list of those arrested includes individuals who have held high government positions over the years:
Kursan Asanov - former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs; Bekbolot Talgarbekov - leader of the "People's Parliament" movement; Aaly Karashev - former member of the Jogorku Kenesh; Emilbek Uzakbaev - former diplomat representing Kyrgyzstan in Uzbekistan; Kurmanbek Dyykanbaev - former presidential representative in parliament.
The investigation conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs considers the actions of the detainees as preparation for organizing mass riots.
The inquiry was initiated following an open letter that appeared in the media on February 9. This document, signed by 75 individuals, including former heads of government, academics, and ex-deputies, contained a call for holding extraordinary elections. Security forces perceived this appeal as a potential threat to the stability of the socio-political situation and possible provocations of unrest among citizens.
