The former ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Malaysia, Azimbek Beknazarov, was remanded in custody.
This decision was made by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek.
Azimbek Beknazarov said that he was a defendant in 12 criminal cases.
«I asked to extend my preventive measure for a year. The court did not let me get acquainted with these criminal cases,» said Azimbek Beknazarov.
In addition, the court remanded the ex-governor of Jalal-Abad region Bektur Asanov in custody.
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.
