17:05, 17 февраля 2023, Bishkek - 24-kg.com news agency , Aida DZHUMASHOVA
The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek considered extension of measure of restraint for politicians and activists accused of attempt to organize mass riots in order to seize power.
Activist Rita Karasartova was remanded in custody.
Leaving the courtroom, she asked her family not to cry. According to Karasartova, perhaps in this way the authorities want her to be silent and not talk about certain things.
The Committee for protection of Kempir-Abad reservoir was created on October 22. It includes activists, politicians and MPs. On the same day, in an interview with Kabar news agency, President Sadyr Japarov said: the authorities have information who was behind the rallies and marches on Kempir-Abad issue.
Mass arrests began on October 23. Authorities placed 26 people in jail on charges of preparing for riots.
A number of international human rights organizations such as the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT), the Norwegian Helsinki Committee (NHC), the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR), Freedom Now and others issued a statement calling for the immediate release of politicians and activists arrested in Kyrgyzstan.