However, the platform asserts that this stage is of significant importance as it determines whether there will be an opportunity for a complete judicial review of the case, taking into account new significant circumstances.
It is reported that the basis for the appeal to the court was the official conclusion of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which recognized the arrest of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy as arbitrary and in violation of Kyrgyzstan's international obligations. The document emphasizes violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as the connection between the criminal prosecution and her professional journalistic activities.
Such international opinion is significant and should be taken into account by national courts, which aligns with the logic of reviewing cases based on newly discovered circumstances.The Media Action Platform also emphasizes that Kyrgyzstan consistently declares its commitment to the principles of the rule of law and respect for human rights.
The address states that in such processes, all participants—lawyers, prosecutors, and judges—act as a unified legal system, bearing collective responsibility for the legality and fairness of the judicial proceedings, as well as for the fulfillment of Kyrgyzstan's international obligations.
Furthermore, the organization raises the humanitarian aspect of the case: Mahabat Tajibek kyzy is a mother of a minor child, and decision-making processes should consider the principles of proportionality and humanity enshrined in national and international law.
In this regard, the Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan calls on the judicial panel of the Supreme Court:
- to ensure a comprehensive and objective consideration of the petition;
- to take into account the conclusions of international human rights mechanisms;
- to ensure the possibility of reviewing the case in accordance with the law;
- to guarantee the openness and transparency of the judicial process, which will help strengthen public and international community trust in justice in Kyrgyzstan.
The organization continues to advocate for the rule of law, the protection of freedom of speech, and trust in the judicial system.
“We are confident that a balanced and reasoned decision by the Supreme Court will be an important signal of the Kyrgyz Republic's commitment to its constitutional and international obligations and will improve the country's reputation as a rule of law state,” the platform's address emphasizes.
The platform is ready to facilitate an open and professional dialogue, as well as to monitor the rights of journalists and freedom of speech.
