Calls for Death Penalty Resurface in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan After Child Abuse Cases

Following the rape of a five-year-old girl in Uzbekistan's Namangan region, calls for reinstating the death penalty have emerged. Some politicians support its return, while others fear increased risks to children. Similar appeals were made in Kyrgyzstan last year after the death of a minor. Rights advocates oppose the death penalty, citing potential judicial errors and the need for preventative measures.

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