Kyrgyz Activist Gets 2 Years For Criticizing Growing Chinese Presence

MediumEventBishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Satellite map of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

A Kyrgyz court sentenced activist Mavlyan Askarbekov to two years in prison for alleged incitement after he criticised the growing presence of Chinese citizens and businesses in Kyrgyzstan.

Published
1 Oct 2026 · 16:30 UTC
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Source: bruneinews.net

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