Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Nurlanbek Shakiev promised to initiate consideration of the issue on release of the arrested journalists. He said this during the awarding of media workers on the occasion of the Day of Information and Press.
At the event, journalist Bakyt Orunbekov asked to release his convicted colleagues. He asked the authorities to show mercy and take into account the norms of the law.
In response, Nurlanbek Shakiev recalled that when President Sadyr Japarov opened Yntymak Ordo, he said that this is not just an administrative building, but a symbol of determination, friendship and aspiration for development.
«The head of state said that the opposing sides should unite under one idea and work on the development of the state. I agree with him. Everyone makes mistakes. We will consider the situation of colleagues who made a mistake. But this should be a lesson for others. We must know what responsibility is. We must not desecrate the honor of someone, especially the state. Everyone must understand that this is wrong. Therefore, we will take this into account and consider it. Perhaps, we will resolve this issue within the law,» the speaker said.
On October 10, the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict in the case against 11 former and current employees of Temirov Live. Judge Kylychbek Istamkulov passed the following verdicts:
- Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy — 6 years in prison;
- Azamat Ishenbekov — 5 years in prison;
- Aktilek Kaparov — 3 years of probation;
- Aike Beishekeeva — 3 years of probation;
- Sapar Akunbekov — acquitted;
- Saipidin Sultanaliev — acquitted;
- Tynystan Asypbekov — acquitted;
- Maksat Tazhibek uulu — acquitted;
- Zhoodar Buzumov — acquitted;
- Zhumabek Turdaliev — acquitted;
- Akyl Orozbekov — acquitted.
