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Case against head of Next TV: Taalai Duishenbiev remanded in custody

Preliminary hearing of the case against General Director of Next TV Taalai Duishenbiev took place in the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek.

Lawyers filed a motion to change the measure of restraint. However, the court did not uphold the motion of lawyers. Taalai Duishenbiev remains in custody until August 3. The hearing will continue on July 21.

Taalai Duishenbiev was charged under article 330 «Inciting racial, ethnic, national, religious and inter-regional hatred (discord)» for posts on Facebook and Instagram.

According to the investigation, the TV channel, using resources on social media, disseminated false information about the alleged agreement on provision of military assistance by Kyrgyzstan to Russia during a special operation on the territory of Ukraine. The media cited the former head of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan as the source.

The Investigative Journalism Foundation calls to end pressure on the media. The Ombudsman asks the SCNS and the judiciary to respect the freedom of journalists.

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