He reminded that Kyrgyzstan has applied to participate in the GSP+ program and is in the process of preparing to sign a deepened partnership and cooperation agreement with the European Union (EPCA). This agreement opens up opportunities for trade preferences and expands economic and political ties with Europe. However, for this, the republic must comply with international conventions related to human rights, the rule of law, and the independence of the judiciary.
According to Amor, the raised human rights issues should not be perceived as interference in Kyrgyzstan's internal affairs; they are part of an international dialogue based on commitments that the country has voluntarily accepted.
He also noted that the current situation in Kyrgyzstan resembles a "typical scenario of authoritarian governance."
“We see how civil society is suppressed, opposition is persecuted, and independent media are closed — this is a common scenario that we observe in various countries around the world,” he added.
Amor expressed the opinion that Kyrgyzstan was once considered an "island of democracy," but now, in his view, this "island" is under threat due to a wave of authoritarianism and populism.
The deputy paid special attention to the resolution of the European Parliament adopted last year, which mentioned the case of Temirlan Sultanbekov as an example of opposition persecution using intelligence mechanisms and the absence of clear judicial oversight.
“This is just one of many cases where the opposition is persecuted, and the recordings we were shown were never sanctioned by a court,” the deputy noted.
He also emphasized that the actual governance of the country is carried out by the president and the head of the intelligence services, creating a "dual power system" that leads to complete authoritarianism.
Amor added that the criticism coming from European structures is based on international agreements.
“When we raise human rights issues, it is because Kyrgyzstan itself agreed to such an assessment. This has nothing to do with Eurocentrism or colonialism,” he emphasized.
The deputy urged to view such remarks not as intervention in internal affairs but as a result of Kyrgyzstan's voluntary participation in the GSP+ program and its intention to sign an expanded partnership with the EU, which implies an assessment of human rights.
