President Sadyr Japarov has stifled opposition. Now he’s going after his former right-hand man.
Kyrgyzstan Is Slouching Back Toward Illiberalism
Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has intensified authoritarian crackdowns by targeting political opponents, including his former ally, raising concerns over democratic erosion. This shift endangers civil liberties and international security stability in Central Asia. Civil society organizations and opposition groups face heightened surveillance and legal reprisals.