Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, has called on government institutions to intensify joint efforts in the fight against domestic violence. According to her, the current measures have not yet shown significant results, and the issue of violence against women and girls continues to be serious.
Photo of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign for $400 million for the year 2026. This is necessary to address pressing global human rights issues. In 2025, staff from the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in 87 countries monitored over 1,300 court cases, assisted 67,000 victims of torture, documented tens of thousands of violations, and helped free more than 4,000 people
Recently, the head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the home of Azat Jusuyev, who lives in the village of Ismail in the Sokuluk district, and handed him the keys and documents for new housing. Azat Jusuyev, a 44-year-old father of three, went to Russia for work in 2023 with the goal of completing the construction of his house. However, in November 2024, he was involved in an accident that resulted in the loss of both legs. After returning to
Photo from the internet. Terrorist attack at a mosque in Islamabad As a result of the explosion that occurred on February 6 near a Shia mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, at least 31 people were killed and dozens were injured. This is reported by international news agencies. The explosion occurred in the Tarlai Kalan area during Friday prayers. Investigators are considering the possibility that this could have been a terrorist attack carried out by a suicide bomber. According to preliminary
Today, a forum focused on road safety issues and finding effective solutions to reduce the number of traffic accidents took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. Participants discussed the current state of road conditions in the country and the capital and developed specific measures for improvement. High-ranking guests attended the event, including the head of the Main Department for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Azhenbek Kozukeev, the head of the Bishkek City Police
In the village of Min-Chynar, located in the rural district of Ak-Turpak in the Kadamjay region, cases are being reported where stray animals lose their lives as a result of accidents. This was reported by local residents. According to eyewitness accounts, one of the horses grazing in a rice field fell into a ditch and was unable to get out on its own. A witness to the incident noted that he could not lift the animal by himself.
Central Asian countries face a choice: to become part of transparent logistics or to take on the role of a gray intermediary. With the introduction of new sanctions against Russia's financial system and the active development of the Middle Corridor, the continent's economy is undergoing significant changes. For Central Asia, this is not just a matter of diplomacy, but a serious choice between participating in an open logistics network between China and Europe or the risk of becoming
- According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Transport, in 2025, the total amount of revenue from various sources, including the issuance of licenses, permits, as well as measures for measuring weight parameters and processing special permits for the transportation of indivisible cargo, amounted to 1 billion 167 million 399 thousand soms. For context, in 2024, this figure was 398 million 886 thousand soms.
Kazakhstan is becoming an important educational hub in Central Asia For students seeking quality education, the doors of Western universities have traditionally been open, but Kazakhstan offers an alternative, increasingly becoming a prominent center for higher education in Central Asia. The country actively attracts leading educational institutions from Europe, the USA, and Asia, which indicates its strategic shift towards a "knowledge economy".
Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, the ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, issued a statement calling on government authorities to intensify the fight against domestic violence. She noted that the existing measures do not lead to significant improvements, and the issue of violence against women remains pressing. The statement was prompted by a horrific incident that occurred on October 15, 2025, involving a 28-year-old woman from the village of Boo-Terek in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. According to the
The draft of a new law allowing smoking hookah in public places has already been published for discussion. The agency notes that the existing law prohibits smoking tobacco products, including hookah, in public places; however, despite this, hookah lounges continue to operate actively in the shadows. In the first nine months of 2024, administrative fines totaling approximately 5.8 million soms were imposed, indicating systematic violations.
- In 2025, according to the National Statistics Committee, the restaurant business sector and enterprises engaged in ready-to-eat food delivery in Bishkek demonstrated a growth of 13.0% taking into account inflationary changes. The total volume of services provided by this industry amounted to 40.9 billion soms, significantly exceeding last year's figures of 33.3 billion soms.
According to data from the Bishkek Center for Health Promotion, about 82% of all mortality cases in Kyrgyzstan are related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These diseases include cardiovascular, oncological, respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
In the Talas region, in the Bakai-Ata district, a terrible incident occurred: a 32-year-old man set his wife on fire after dousing her with gasoline. She was only able to recount the events two months later. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the woman filed a complaint on February 5. She stated that the tragedy occurred on October 15 of last year. First, her husband beat her, and then he set her on fire. Initially, the police received information that both spouses had
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office The children's assistance center, which has become a refuge for those who have suffered from violence and abuse, has resumed its operations after completing major renovations. The Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, visited the updated facility, where improvements to the premises and landscaping of the area were carried out. According to information from the press service of the mayor's office, this center has
The police of the Bakai-Ata district are conducting an investigation into the serious harm caused to a woman. She was delivered to the intensive care unit with burns. Currently, the woman is receiving treatment at a medical facility in the city of Bishkek.
In Bishkek, the possibility of purchasing tablets for high school students is being considered. At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council held on February 6, deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova from the "Zhanı-Kuch" party raised a question about the availability of computers in the capital's schools.
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities that occurred on February 6. On January 22 of this year, a resident of the Panfilov District contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District, where he reported that an employee of one of the lyceums in the city of Kara-Balta had deceived him. The man stated that the educator, allegedly for the purpose of entering data about the completion of
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the administration of Donald Trump is considering lifting the bans on international humanitarian aid for North Korea. This concerns the unlocking of exceptions in the sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council Committee against the DPRK. In recent months, the United States has suspended the issuance of permits, fearing that humanitarian supplies could be misused. However, according to the publication, Washington plans to lift these restrictions,
In the Batken region, there was an incident involving a driver who did not comply with the orders of traffic police inspectors. As reported by the press secretary of the Batken regional department for road safety, Bektimir Mamytov, the inspectors stopped a vehicle being driven by a person in a state of intoxication. However, the driver refused to comply with the law enforcement officers' demands and attempted to flee the scene of the stop.
In 2025, as part of the state guarantees program, an examination and treatment of 36,299 children was conducted in the short-term (daytime) care units of republican hospitals, both on a planned and emergency basis. This was reported by the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund. Among the patients, 64% are children under the age of 6, including 11% infants under one year old.
Recently, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic presented amendments to the requirements for exchange offices, which are now available for public discussion. Key ProposalsStarting from March 31, 2026, the following minimum amounts of working capital will be established for new and additional exchange offices, as well as for those operating seasonally:
According to the official, there are cases where a 70-year-old daughter uses her 90-year-old mother's card At a meeting of the BGK, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Ulanbek Beishenbaev, reported that there is a possibility of revoking the "Tulpar" preferential card, which is intended for travel on public transport.
The police in the Chui region have detained a man suspected of fraudulent activities. According to the press service of the local internal affairs department, he promised to assist citizens in obtaining driver's licenses. According to reports, on January 22, 2026, a local resident approached the police department of the Jayil district. He stated that in November 2025, he met I.R., who was an employee of one of the lyceums in Kara-Balta.
Residents of the "Manas-Ata" district in the city of Osh are requesting a major renovation of kindergarten No. 39 "Kun Nuru." This information was announced on February 5 during a meeting with representatives of the local administration. During the meeting, the condition of the building of this kindergarten was discussed, which, according to local residents, has not undergone major repairs since 1969.
In the Aravan district, located in the Osh region, on February 6, a raid collected 384,500 soms in fines, as reported by the Judicial Enforcement Service. This event was organized jointly with the Road Traffic Safety Department (OBDD) of the Aravan district.
- As Turdukhozhayeva noted, the volume of trade between Kyrgyzstan and EU countries has increased by 1.6 times over three years. This has been made possible by existing agreements, including preferential trade regimes. From 2021 to 2024, there has been significant growth: exports have doubled, while imports have increased by approximately 50%. She also emphasized that in 2024, the share of EU countries in Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade exceeded 30%, with the EU accounting for about 40% of the
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented for discussion a draft resolution that proposes tightening the requirements for the minimum amount of working capital for exchange offices. According to this document, starting from March 31, 2026, the following minimum requirements are planned for new exchange points:
The visit of the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, took place at the home of Azat Jusuyev, who lives in the village of Ismail in the Sokuluk district. Azat was born in 1982. Father of three children, Azat Jusuyev went to Russia for work in 2023 to complete the construction of his house. However, in November 2024, he became a victim of a traffic accident, as a result of which he lost both legs. After a long treatment, he returned to Kyrgyzstan and, facing the
Azamat Sharshenov, who works in the emergency service, is always ready to respond to a call. His shifts are in a state of constant readiness, as he services elevators throughout the city. According to him, "all elevators are under round-the-clock surveillance. We handle repairs and evacuations of people in emergency situations."
According to data provided by the UN News Service, in 2026, around 4.5 million girls, many of whom are under the age of five, may become victims of operations known as female genital mutilation. These operations, which harm female genitalia, represent a serious violation of human rights, including the right to life, health, and bodily integrity. As a result of such practices, over 230 million women and girls worldwide have already suffered irreparable harm. Additionally, 23 million girls are at
According to information provided by the Talas region police department, on February 5, a 25-year-old woman named M. T. approached the Lenin District Police Department in Bishkek. She reported that on October 15, 2022, her husband, D. Zh., born in 1994, beat her without reason and expelled her from their home located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. He also doused her with gasoline and attempted to set her on fire. As M. T. confessed, she did not inform anyone about the incident,
In school education, a rotation of managerial personnel is planned. This became known thanks to a publication in the educational journal "Kut bilim". The Ministry of Education has developed and approved a new plan, according to which the rotation of heads of education departments in cities and districts will take place in 2026.
Since his appointment in 2011 as the first deputy head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia (formerly the GRU), Alekseev has become one of the central figures in Russian military intelligence. He was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation for his participation in military operations in Syria. Alekseev's name has also been mentioned in Western investigations related to influence operations, including the alleged interference in the U.S.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the issuance of a license to JSC "Asman Bank" for conducting banking operations in both local and foreign currencies. This decision was made by the Board of the NB KR on February 4, 2026. It is worth noting that "Asman Bank" was registered with the Ministry of Justice of the KR on June 4, 2024.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been presented for discussion, concerning certain amendments to the existing legislation, including the Penal Enforcement Code, as well as laws regulating the operation of the penal enforcement system and service in law enforcement agencies. The proposed changes aim at a comprehensive update of the rules regarding the conditions of detention for convicts, the organization of their labor, procedures for transferring between regimes, the powers of penitentiary
The opening of a new water supply system in the village of Toru-Ayghyr, located in the Issyk-Kul region, took place on February 6. The event was attended by Bakyt Torobaev, the presidential envoy in the region Bakytbek Zhetigenov, as well as the head of the district administration Japarbek Ormonov and local residents. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on this event. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources
A regular fair dedicated to the sale of socially significant agricultural products was held in the Manas and Toktogul districts. According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, this event was organized in cooperation with local agricultural development administrations and ayil okmotu. During the fair, residents of the region could purchase a variety of products, including meat, vegetables, fruits, flour, vegetable oil, sugar, and other essential goods at affordable prices.
As part of the preparation for the new season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship, several clubs from the country continue their training camps in Turkey. On February 5, friendly matches were held in Antalya featuring four teams from Kyrgyzstan.
In the Jayil District, a suspect has been detained for fraudulent activities related to driver's licenses. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region. On January 22, a resident of the Panfilov District, Sh. A., approached the police in the Jayil District. He reported that in November 2025, a certain I. R., who worked at one of the lyceums in Kara-Balta, promised to include him in the electronic database for obtaining a driver's
Scammers convinced a woman to sell her apartment and transfer them money. In Bishkek, suspects have been detained for large-scale fraud carried out through messengers.
A draft law has been published in Kyrgyzstan, which is currently being discussed by the public and proposes changes to legislation concerning the protection of citizens' health and licensing. The main changes relate to the rules for smoking hookahs. According to the proposed amendments to the law "On Protecting Citizens' Health from the Consequences of Tobacco and Nicotine Use," a complete ban will be introduced on the use of hookahs, shishas, and narghiles in public places.
In the Jalal-Abad region, measures are being taken to combat illegal extraction of inert materials in the riverbeds of Kök-Art and Kara-Darya. During a meeting attended by the first deputy representative of the president in the region, Nurlan Ermatov, issues related to the cessation of inert material extraction and the opening of alternative quarries were discussed. The meeting included members of the regional commission, local authorities, and entrepreneurs.
During the meeting of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration board, the First Deputy Minister Kamchybek Dosmatov announced the results achieved under state programs in 2025. According to the ministry, the labor market is demonstrating stable trends. The official unemployment rate has reached 1.4%, which is significantly lower than in previous years (2.9% in 2021, 2.8% in 2022, 2.9% in 2023, and 1.8% in 2024). There are 56,500 unemployed registered in employment services, which
During the press conference, Zafar Samad noted that of the total volume of drugs seized in 2025, 2566 kg was confiscated at the border with the Khatlon region, and 186 kg on the section with the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). Additionally, he reported a significant increase in the number of armed clashes with Afghan drug traffickers. In 2025, there were 17 incidents, which is three times more than in 2024, when only 6 such cases were recorded.
According to information from the FBRC, the agreements reached create a foundation for a 10-year model of rare earth resource supplies and indicate a non-binding intention to invest in the development of metals and alloys necessary for the US defense industry. Although the agreements are not mandatory, they set a strategic direction for further cooperation.
As a result of the actions of the prosecutor's office, a plot of land measuring 0.24 hectares, which has a market value of 15.6 million soms, was returned to municipal ownership. The General Prosecutor's Office emphasizes that the measures being taken are aimed at protecting state and municipal property, preventing the illegal privatization of social facilities, and ensuring public interests. These actions are being implemented systematically and consistently.