Dismissed employees held key positions The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced changes in the leadership of the department, reporting the dismissal of several high-profile employees.
On February 17, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in hooliganism. The incident took place on the night of February 14, when three men, intoxicated, arrived from the capital to the village of Petrovka in the Moscow District. After meeting with two local residents, they got into a conflict that soon escalated into a fight. During the altercation, one of the Bishkek residents used a knife and injured one of the locals,
The President of the country has approved a new law regarding the fight against corruption. The main objective of this law is to improve existing measures to combat corruption, as well as to eliminate shortcomings in assessing the level of corrupt practices in government bodies and local self-government. The document aims to develop digital processes, organize educational and informational work that fosters the formation of an anti-corruption culture and creates an environment free from
Former deputy supported the president's actions Iskhak Masaliev, who previously served as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, initiated a discussion on the need to review high-profile cases initiated by the GKNB over the past five years. He announced this through his social media.
According to information provided by the Pervomaisky District Court of the capital, Eldar Jakypbekov has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek for two months. He has been charged under Article 336 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to corruption. The investigator of the Military Prosecutor's Office filed a petition for his arrest with the aim of keeping him in pre-trial detention until April 15, to which
According to Masaliev, there has been a complete change of leadership in the GKNB, and several employees have been detained. He emphasized that there is a rise in offenses and growing discontent among citizens. Iskhak Masaliev advocates for a review of the functions and status of the GKNB, proposing to leave only the relevant powers with the agency. He believes that the question of creating a separate body to combat corruption or transferring these functions to the prosecutor's office and
Today, February 16, it became known about the detention of Ulan, an investigator of the GKNB in the Chui region, who is considered close to the former head of the GKNB Eldar Jakypbekov. Sources from the law enforcement agencies confirmed this information to Kaktus.media. Earlier, on February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree to remove Kamchybek Tashiev from the position of Deputy Prime Minister and head of the GKNB.
Journalism is rightly considered the fourth estate, as highlighting issues that span both sides of the border can become a powerful driver for their resolution and restore people's hope for justice.
The state institution "Information and Publishing House 'Kyrgyz Tuusu'" was established as a result of a decision signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev. This was reported by the press service of the cabinet of ministers. This initiative is part of the implementation of the presidential decree concerning the creation of a new media association aimed at developing and strengthening state mass media.
After the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev, significant changes continue in Kyrgyzstan. The beginning of the week was marked by several important personnel reshuffles and an interview with Sadyr Japarov, which he gave to the state agency "Kabar." Let's try to understand the current events. The End of an Era The main event of recent days has undoubtedly been the dismissal of Kamchybek Tashiev from the position of head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) and deputy
Adylbek Kasymaliev introduced the teams to the new acting ministers, according to information from the government press service. First, the new Minister of Emergency Situations, Urmatbek Shamyrcanov, was presented to the staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that his appointment is due to significant experience in this field, which is especially important in the face of modern challenges and threats.
Today, February 16, at a meeting of the Central Election Commission for the elections and referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chairman Tynchtyk Shainazarov stated that no applications have been received from deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the resignation of their powers and the surrender of their mandates. According to him, no deputies have approached with such requests.
Today, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to return the electoral deposits to the candidates who participated in district No. 13. This decision was unanimously supported by all commission members at the meeting. Earlier, the chairman of the CEC, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, reported that a total of 7 million soms had been collected from 25 candidates who planned to participate in the repeat elections.
Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, commented on the decision of the CEC to cancel the repeat elections in constituency No. 13 and to finalize the results of the voting that took place on November 30. He noted that the basis for this decision was the materials of a criminal case presented by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to Shainazarov, the police were only now able to establish the names of those
Galina Baiterek, who previously served as the press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, now heads the publishing house "Kyrgyz Tusu." This information has been officially confirmed by the president's administration. Before her appointment to the new position, she worked as the head of the department of education, science, culture, sports, and youth in the president's administration.
“All public servants and citizens must comply with the president's decision” Recently, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Shairbek Tashiev commented on rumors about a criminal case being opened against him and his arrest, denying these claims in an interview with the publication "Azattyk".
On February 16, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, Deputy Kamila Talieva raised the issue of potential risks associated with a project funded by the International Development Association. She expressed concern that this could turn into a new problem similar to "Liglass." Talieva reported that the donor intends to allocate $362.7 million to the energy sector, including funds for the construction of
In Kyrgyzstan, changes are planned for mandatory housing insurance: the threshold for payouts in the event of earthquakes will be lowered from six to five points. This means that compensation will now be provided even in the case of moderate tremors. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova presented the relevant amendments to the legislation at today's meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to
At today's meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft law on the ratification of the temporary trade agreement between Mongolia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was approved in the first reading. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Choro Seitov presented this document, which was signed on June 27, 2025, in Minsk. According to the deputy minister, the agreement includes mutual reduction of customs duties on 367 goods. This document is temporary and is set
Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Timur Malbashev The director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company," Aivar Monoldorov, has been relieved of his duties. This decision was made in accordance with an order signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. He has been replaced by Timur Malbashev, who previously held the position of director of the State Agency for Management of State Property under the Cabinet of
The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported that Bolot Dzhusupbekov is no longer holding the position of First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the information, the order for his dismissal was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.
He intends to submit an application to the CEC Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who previously held the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, announced his intention to resign from his deputy powers. According to information, he plans to submit the relevant application to the Central Election Commission.
According to information obtained from sources in the Jogorku Kenesh, former deputy Balbak Tulobaev is being considered as a potential candidate for the position of head of the parliament's apparatus. A decision on this matter is expected to be made in the coming days, although there is no official confirmation yet.
In an interview with "Azattyk," Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Shairbek Tashiev commented on rumors on social media about the possibility of his voluntary resignation from the deputy mandate and spoke about the change in parliamentary leadership. He emphasized that he does not intend to give up his powers under pressure from public opinion or political statements.
Personnel changes in the committee continue Salmoor Jumabekov, who held the position of head of the GKNB Department for Osh and Osh region, has been dismissed. Sources in law enforcement confirmed the information about his resignation.
An emergency meeting of the heads of veterinary services of Central Asian countries took place in Astana, where the protection against dangerous animal diseases was discussed. Kyrgyzstan was represented by the director of the relevant agency, Adilet Sotvaldiyev. The main issue of the meeting was cross-border infections that can spread rapidly between countries. Veterinarians reached an agreement on the establishment of a unified security mechanism to prevent disease outbreaks and protect the
Today, at a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of Chairman of the State National Security Committee was approved. Photo of the GKNB. Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov
Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, acting chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), expressed his readiness to fulfill all tasks set before him by the president, which he informed journalists about today. He noted that "reforms will happen," but did not disclose specific details about the planned changes.
According to the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, his family does not experience strong emotions regarding the president's decision: "This step did not resonate in our family," he told the publication "Azattyk." Shairbek Tashiev noted that he met with his brother Kamchybek after his resignation from the head of the GKNB and his return from Germany.
President Sadyr Japarov stated that former head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev will not be returned to his previous position in government structures. In his interview with the publication "Kabar," he noted that he prefers to resolve conflicts peacefully.
According to Kaktus.media, Deputy Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu is planning to submit a statement to the Central Election Commission regarding the resignation of his mandate. In this case, the next candidate in his district, No. 15, could be Turgunbek Narimanov. Previously, Alisher Erbaev, who also contested for a seat in parliament, was appointed Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security and Director of the Anti-Terrorism Center.
On February 16, a hearing will take place in the Administrative Court of Bishkek regarding the lawsuit concerning the decision of the Central Election Commission to hold repeat elections in district No. 13, which was canceled on February 13. This information was provided by Kaktus.media. The CEC did not disclose who specifically initiated the lawsuit; however, it is known that it was filed by one of the 23 participants in the repeat electoral process.
Important personnel changes have occurred in the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the Ministry of Natural Resources. All three ministers submitted their resignations voluntarily, after which acting officials were appointed in their places. Here is a list of the recent changes:
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft law that introduces a fine of 200 calculation indicators (20,000 soms) for involving vulnerable groups in begging, such as the elderly, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities, and those with mental disorders. The new law highlights begging as a separate offense, for which strict penalties are provided. At a meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, Deputy Minister of Internal
President Sadyr Japarov stated that the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev will not have a negative impact on the fight against organized crime. He noted that at the moment, organized crime is absent in Kyrgyzstan, as it was before. However, according to him, crimes still occur, and it is impossible to completely eradicate them, as in all countries.
The head of Kyrgyzstan stated in an interview with "Kabar" that there are no conditions in the country that would contribute to destabilization or attempts to seize power.
Shaiyrbek Tashiev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, refuted rumors about the initiation of a criminal case against him and his detention, which he stated in an interview with "Azattyk". Photo from the internet. Shaiyrbek Tashiev According to the deputy, reports of his arrest and criminal prosecution have no basis. He also commented on the public reaction to his income and property declaration for 2024, in which the amount of 12 billion 637 million soms was indicated.
As part of his working trip to Germany, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev, participated in the 62nd Munich Security Conference. During this event, he held several bilateral meetings with representatives from various countries, including:
Today, February 16, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced the dismissal of Bolot Dzhusupbekov from the position of First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is also worth noting that a decree was recently signed by President Sadyr Japarov, according to which Meder Mashiyev was relieved of his duties as Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, and Akyl Toktobaev was temporarily appointed
According to information obtained from media sources, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who previously held the position of speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, may announce his intention to refuse his deputy mandate. Photo from the internet It is reported that the parliamentarian intends to submit the relevant statement to the Central Election Commission (CEC).
During the third reading, the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the bill concerning the ratification of the Extradition Treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, which was signed on July 21, 2025, in Bishkek. This agreement establishes the legal framework for the extradition of wanted persons for the purpose of criminal prosecution or the enforcement of judicial decisions. After ratification, the countries will be able to
On February 15, a conference of the Public Association "Sambo Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic" took place in Bishkek, where the results of the elections for the new leadership for the upcoming years were announced, as reported by the federation's press service. Marlen Mamataliyev, who previously held the position of head of the Sambo Federation of Bishkek, transferred his powers to another deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, the honored master of sports in
At today's meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with international affairs, defense, security, and migration, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised a question about the number of representatives of other nationalities serving in the army, emphasizing the multinational nature of Kyrgyzstan. A representative of the Ministry of Defense reported that according to current legislation, every citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic, regardless of their nationality, is required to serve
The President commented on the situation regarding the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, provided clarifications regarding the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev from the position of head of the State Committee for National Security. In his address, he responded to public concerns about a potential split in the country and discussed actions aimed at strengthening unity in society.
President Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with the publication "Kabar," expressed his determination to prevent the division of Kyrgyzstan into northern and southern parts, noting that he intends to finally eliminate regional disagreements that have been exploited by politicians for personal gain over many years. He emphasized that the ongoing personnel reforms and rotations in the regions are aimed at strengthening national unity and reducing the influence of clans and regions.
The decree to remove Absattar Syrgabaev from the position of Minister of Transport and Communications was signed by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. This decision was made based on Article 70, Part 1, Clause 4, and Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that Absattar Syrgabaev has held this position since September 6, 2024.
The President has signed the necessary directives Significant personnel changes have occurred in the government, resulting in the dismissal of several ministers by the decree of President Sadyr Japarov. Talantbek Soltobaev has been appointed to replace Abdykar Syrgabaev, who held the position of Minister of Transport and Communications. He previously served as Deputy Minister but was dismissed following criticism from Kamchybek Tashiev regarding the state of roads in the Naryn region. A new
On February 10, President Sadyr Japarov appointed Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as the acting chairman of the State Committee for National Security. In the coming days, the parliament is expected to consider his candidacy. Here is what is known about the new head of the GKNB according to open sources.