Kyrgyzstan: Court Denies Home Arrest for Activist Facing Trial

A court in Bishkek has again denied home arrest for activist Tilekmat Kudaibergen uulu, who was brought from Dubai. Human rights defender Rita Karasarova stated that according to Kyrgyz law, individuals should be released if a verdict is not reached within a year of their case being sent to court. The judge cited the severity of the charges as a reason for not changing the pre-trial detention.

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