Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has a dynamic political landscape, but shortcomings in judicial independence and law enforcement accountability erode Kyrgyzstan’s democratic progress. Long-term human rights concerns have persisted under President Soronbai Jeenbekov’s leadership, even as the president appeared to seek more constructive engagement with civil society. Authorities continue to deny justice to victims of the June 2010 inter-ethnic violence in southern Kyrgyzstan and wrongfully keep human rights defender Azimjon Askarov imprisoned, despite the March 2016 UN Human Rights Committee ruling that he should be released. Kyrgyzstan strengthened its law against domestic violence, but impunity for this abuse persists. Several foreign human rights workers and a foreign correspondent remain banned from Kyrgyzstan.

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Europe/Central AsiaI am writing at the outset of your tenure as President to raise Human Rights Watch’s concerns regarding pressing human rights issues in Kyrgyzstan that we consider merit your attention.
February 25, 2021
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Insisting on Inclusion
Institutionalization and Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
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Central Asia: Respect Rights in Covid-19 Responses
Ensure Information Access, Curb Abuses, Protect Detainees
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Kyrgyzstan: Pressure Builds to Protect Women and Girls
On Anniversary of Woman’s Murder, Act to Halt Violence Against Women
News
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Another Woman Killed in Scourge of Kyrgyzstan ‘Bride Kidnappings’
Authorities Should Provide Justice, End to Deadly Crime Against Women
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Kyrgyzstan: Withdraw Problematic Draft Constitution
Endangers Fundamental Rights; Weakens Checks and Balances
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Kyrgyzstan: Increased Interference in Trade Union Activities
Withdraw Restrictive Bill; Ensure Right to Organize
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Kyrgyzstan: Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities
Inclusive Education Key to Ending Segregation in Institutions
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Kyrgyzstan: Bad Faith Efforts to Overhaul Constitution
Delay Reforms until New Parliament Is Sworn In
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EU: Bring Human Rights to the Top of Central Asia Agenda
Rights, Rule of Law Key in Response to Region’s Crises
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A Domestic Violence Case Goes to Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court
Self-Defence Against Domestic Violence Should Count at Trial
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Prolonged Political Crisis in Kyrgyzstan Puts Rights at Risk
Authorities Need to Safeguard Democratic Processes