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International · BishkekIran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit as Islamic Republic expands regional economic partnerships through observer membership.See the Story
Iran's First Vice President Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union Summit
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Rita Karasartova.
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(Bishkek) – The trial of a Kyrgyz human rights defender who published a letter from a political activist on her Facebook page is scheduled to start on August 15, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Rita Karasartova is charged with organizing mass riots under article 278 of the criminal code and publicly calling for the violent seizure of power under article 327, facing a potential total of 10 ye…Read Article
Kyrgyzstan: Rights Defender on Trial After Publishing Activist’s Letter
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Bishkek · BishkekThe bill was criticized by civil society and international expertsOriginally published on Global VoicesA man holding a sign that says “For freedom of expression” at a protest in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek. Photo by Kloop. Fair use. This article was written by Olga Loginova for Vlast.kz and published on August 7, 2025. An edited version of the article is published on Global Voices under a media partnership agreement. On August 7, Kyrgyzstan’s…Read Article
Kyrgyzstan adopts new, draconian media law
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