A Month After Tashiev's Resignation: What Personnel Changes Have Occurred During This Time

Наталья Маркова Politics
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On February 10, 2026, Kamchybek Tashiev was relieved of his duties as the chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and deputy chairman of the government.

From that moment, a series of personnel changes began in the country's security structures, parliament, and government. The editorial team of Kaktus.media invites you to familiarize yourself with the main events in chronological order.

GKNB

On the same day, February 10, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov was appointed as the acting chairman of the State Committee for National Security, and on February 19, the president officially confirmed him in this position.

Additionally, the following changes occurred in the GKNB:

Also on February 10, Abdikarym Alimbaev was transferred from the position of first deputy chairman of the GKNB and director of the Border Service to the position of chairman of the State Border Service, which was separated from the State Committee for National Security.

Based on the 9th service of the GKNB, the State Guard Service under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic was established, and on February 11, Syrgaka Berdikozhoev was appointed to this position.

On February 14, Ulan Biibosunov became the head of the Main Department of the GKNB for Bishkek, replacing Eldar Jakypbekov, who was temporarily suspended and then arrested on February 15. Additionally, on February 16, employees of the Main Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained two GKNB employees connected to Jakypbekov, and by the end of the month, it became known that five more employees were detained in connection with this case.

On February 16, another personnel reshuffle occurred — Salmoor Jumabekov was removed from the position of head of the GKNB's Osh Main Department, and Kanat Tabaldiev replaced him.

The next day, on February 17, Akyilbek Namazov became the new deputy chairman of the GKNB, replacing Timur Shabdanbekov.

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Mirlаn Ryskeldiev, previously a deputy, was appointed head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while Ulan Biibosunov became the head of the Main Department of the GKNB for Bishkek.

Other changes in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are also connected to the name of Eldar Jakypbekov. Thus, on February 16, the head of the personnel department of the Chui Regional Department of Internal Affairs Rufat Abdurazakov was dismissed, along with several of his acquaintances.

Prosecutor's Office

Changes also occurred in the General Prosecutor's Office: Baymurza Maatov was relieved of his duties as the first deputy general prosecutor, replaced by Malik Bekturganov, and Zalkarbek Aknaazarov became the new deputy general prosecutor.

Kamchybek Tashiev's nephew Nurgazy Matisakov was also removed from his position as head of the Transport Prosecutor's Office.

Cabinet

On February 13, Bektur Zulpiev was appointed as the authorized representative of the president and the cabinet in the Jogorku Kenesh, replacing Almasbek Abytov, who left voluntarily.

On February 16, President Sadyr Japarov signed decrees relieving three ministers from their positions:On February 24, Bakyt Torobaev, who held the position of deputy chairman of the cabinet and head of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture, was relieved of his duties, and his place was taken by Erlis Akunbekov. On the same day, Kanybek Dosmambetov was dismissed from the post of minister of health, replaced by Damirbek Osmonov.

Changes also occurred among the deputies in several ministries, including the Ministry of Science and the Ministry of Justice.

Jogorku Kenesh

Already on February 10, rumors emerged that Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu might leave the post of speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh while on a business trip in Turkey. However, the press service denied this. Ultimately, on February 12, he did resign from his position, and Marlen Mamataliyev became the new speaker. Later, Turgunbek uulu surrendered his mandate, and his place was taken by Dzhailoobai Nyshanov.

A week later, Karim Khandzheza also resigned from his position as vice-speaker, and he was replaced by Bolot Ibragimov. On February 26, Chyngyz Ajibayev left his post as vice-speaker, and Medерbek Aliyev took over.

There were also further changes in the parliamentary committee: Elvira Surabaldiyeva became the chairperson of the committee on international affairs, while Gulkan Moldobekova became the chairperson of the committee on labor and social issues. Jyldyz Kurmanalieva was appointed as the deputy chairperson of the second committee.

Since February 10, the following mandates were surrendered:Additionally, the election results for constituency No. 13 were reviewed, and deputies Aybek Altynbekov, Aigul Karabekova, and Talant Mamytov were elected.

Cities

On February 18, the mayor of Osh became former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Janar Akayev, who replaced Zhenishbek Toktorbaev.
On February 20, it became known that the mayor of Manas Ernisbek Ormokov was also relieved of his duties, and Abdupatt Matkalikov took his place.

On March 6, Altynbek Ergeshov left his post as mayor of Tokmok, and Kutpidin Shakirov was appointed in his place.

On March 9, the mayor of Karakol also changed: Kanybek Adiev was replaced by Talantbek Imanova, who previously held the position of special representative of the president.

Other Appointments

Kutman Mamirov became the head of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection. On March 5, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, was relieved of his duties, and Urmat Asanbaev was appointed in his place.

Now, Galina Bayterek heads the publishing house "Kyrgyz Tuusu," while Samat Erkinbekov became the head of the directorate for non-Olympic sports.
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