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The President of Kyrgyzstan urged deputies not to allow a split in the parliament.

Today, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov called on the deputies about the importance of maintaining unity in the parliament. He noted that recent events in the legislative body, related to attempts by some deputies to incite a split, have become known to everyone. “We managed to prevent this split in time. Let’s avoid such actions in the future, as they pose a threat to our statehood,” he emphasized in his address to the parliamentarians.

11.03.2026, 10:43
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Sadyr Japarov urged deputies not to allow the division of the parliament

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on March 11, President Sadyr Japarov expressed gratitude to the deputies for their support of the candidates he proposed for vacant ministerial positions. He noted that "recent events" in the parliament had caused concern. "Some deputies tried to divide the parliament into different factions, but we managed to prevent that. It makes me sad to think that such actions come from the elected representatives of the people. Where can an

11.03.2026, 10:42
The Parliament approved the candidacy of Kanatbek Chynybaev for the position of head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
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The Parliament approved the candidacy of Kanatbek Chynybaev for the position of head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Today, at a parliamentary meeting, the candidacy of Kanatbek Chynybaev for the position of Minister of Emergency Situations was approved. It is worth noting that on March 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, issued a decree appointing Chynybaev as the acting Minister of Emergency Situations. Previously, Kanatbek Chynybaev held the position of Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations.

11.03.2026, 10:37
Sadyr Japarov postponed the launch of a large-scale student rotation for a year.
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Sadyr Japarov postponed the launch of a large-scale student rotation for a year.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 11, President Sadyr Japarov announced that the launch of the interregional student rotation program has been postponed for one year. He reminded that this instruction was previously given in 2025 and was planned to be implemented in September 2026. However, due to the need to conduct a number of state events, the deadlines have been adjusted. This year, budget funds of Kyrgyzstan will be directed towards organizing the Shanghai Cooperation

11.03.2026, 10:18
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The former mayor of Tokmok, Maksat Nusuvaliyev, sentenced to prison, has been placed under house arrest.

On March 10, the Bishkek City Court's board decided to overturn the verdict of the Oktyabrsky District Court, issued on November 6, 2025, regarding Maksat Nusuvaliyev, the former mayor of Tokmok, and other defendants. The case will be reviewed in the court of first instance. In court, it was reported that the preventive measure for Nusuvaliyev and the other defendants has been changed from detention to house arrest at their place of residence.

11.03.2026, 10:10
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Eight Cabinet Members Took the Oath

On March 11, a ceremony took place during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, where several new members of the cabinet of ministers took their oath. President Sadyr Japarov was also present at this event. Among those who took the oath were:

11.03.2026, 10:10
The specialized committee approved the appointment of Kanatbek Chynybaev as the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
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The specialized committee approved the appointment of Kanatbek Chynybaev as the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Today, at the meeting of the relevant committee, a decision was made to appoint Kanatbek Chynybaiyev as the Minister of Emergency Situations. This information was presented by Bektur Zulpiyev, the permanent representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers in the Jogorku Kenesh. During the discussion, Deputy Venera Salyamova inquired about Kanatbek Chynybaiyev's plans for reforming the Ministry. He noted that the focus will be on developing the potential of employees,

11.03.2026, 10:08
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Sadyr Japarov made changes in the leadership of the Border Service

According to the press service of the president, Zaparov has decided to relieve Marat Maralbaev of his duties as the first deputy director and head of the Main Headquarters of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). In his place, Mirzamira Sydykov has been appointed as the new first deputy chairman of the State Border Service and head of the Main Headquarters.

11.03.2026, 09:44
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Another parliamentary group has changed its name

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on March 11, Nurbek Sydygaliev, who heads the group, announced a change of its name to "Isheniim". Thus, the deputy group "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" will now be known by its new name.

11.03.2026, 09:39
Personnel Changes Occurred in the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan
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Personnel Changes Occurred in the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan

Marat Maralbaev is no longer the first deputy director and head of the Main Staff of the Border Service of the State National Security Committee. This information was announced by the press service of the country's president. According to the statement, the new first deputy chairman of the State Border Service and head of the Main Staff is Mirzamir Sydykov. Additionally, there have been further appointments within the service: Daniyar Satimov now holds the position of deputy chairman, and

11.03.2026, 09:29
The UN reported an increase in the number of domestic violence cases in Kyrgyzstan
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The UN reported an increase in the number of domestic violence cases in Kyrgyzstan

Nurgul Bakirova (left) at the UN commission session. Photo by the press service of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. In 2025, the number of court cases related to domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan increased by almost 24%. This was reported by Nurgul Bakirova during her speech at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York. According to her, 1,196 such cases were considered in the courts over the year. This increase, Bakirova believes, indicates the importance

11.03.2026, 09:12
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The Housing Committee has approved the appointment of a new head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

On March 11, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the appointment of Kanatbek Chynybaev as the Minister of Emergency Situations. As reported by Bektur Zulpiyev, representing the president and government in parliament, Chynybaev was born on November 4, 1983, in Kara-Balta, located in the Chui region. In 2006, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov, and in 2018 from the Academy of Civil Defense of Russia. From 2006 to 2008, he worked in various

11.03.2026, 09:11
The USA postponed trilateral negotiations with the Russian Federation and Ukraine
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The USA postponed trilateral negotiations with the Russian Federation and Ukraine

The main reason is the conflict in the Middle East As reported by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and special envoy of former US President Donald Trump, Stephen Witkoff, the next meeting may take place early next week. The event was postponed due to the complicated situation in Iran, and possible locations for the discussions include Turkey or Switzerland.

11.03.2026, 08:28
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The Committee to Protect Journalists Welcomes the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan's Decision in the Case of Mahabat Tajibek Kyzy

The international organization "Committee to Protect Journalists" (CPJ) approved the decision of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, which overturned the sentence for journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, who is working on investigations for the Temirov Live project. This was reported in a post by the organization on the social network X. Recall that on March 10, the Supreme Court annulled the previously issued sentence and sent the case for a new hearing.

11.03.2026, 07:29
EU rejected the possibility of easing sanctions on oil from Russia
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EU rejected the possibility of easing sanctions on oil from Russia

Statement by the EU Commissioner for Economy on the reaction to Trump's words Despite the sharp rise in energy prices caused by the conflict in Iran, the European Union has firmly opposed easing sanctions related to Russian oil. In Brussels, on March 10, Valdis Dombrovskis, the EU Commissioner for Economy, stated: "We must continue to exert maximum pressure on Russia."

11.03.2026, 07:19
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"This is known even by a first-year law student." Mederbek Aliev and Ulukbek Karybek uulu debated in the Parliament.

To date, the committee has reviewed in the first reading the draft law proposed by Mederbek Aliyev, which, according to him, is aimed at aligning the terminology of several legislative acts. Ulukbek Karybek uulu, supporting the initiative, expressed doubts about the legality of adopting the document. He noted that the explanatory note mentions amendments to the Penal Enforcement, Civil, Family Codes, and the Code on Children, but in fact, the amendments concern only three of them.

10.03.2026, 22:07
The head of the cabinet instructed to build a new building for the Forensic Medical Examination Center in Bishkek
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The head of the cabinet instructed to build a new building for the Forensic Medical Examination Center in Bishkek

Adylbek Kasymaliev's recent visit to the Republican Center for Forensic Medical Examination (RCFME) in Bishkek sparked discussions about the need for a new building. This was reported by the press service of the cabinet of ministers. During his visit, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers carefully examined the working conditions of the specialists and checked the state of the laboratories and the overall infrastructure of the institution. Kasymaliev particularly noted that the current

10.03.2026, 22:03