New Mayor Appointed in Kara-Balta Amid Environmental Scandal

Asylbek Jenishbek has been appointed the new mayor of Kara-Balta, a city facing ongoing complaints about industrial air pollution. The appointment by President Sadyr Japarov comes amid heightened environmental concerns, with residents reporting smog and industrial emissions. Authorities have taken measures against polluting enterprises, including "Asia Steel," which was identified as a major source of emissions.

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