The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek considered extension of preventive measure for politicians and activists accused of attempt to organize mass riots in order to seize power.
Activist Ondurush Toktonasyrov staged a protest in the corridor of the court. He stated that political prisoners should be released.
«Those arrested in Kempir-Abad case should be released. Labeling the case as confidential is a violation of human rights. I came to court with a banner. Extension of preventive measure is torture,» said Ondurush Toktonasyrov.
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.
