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| Title | Kyrgyz protesters defy ban to rally for jailed politician |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Publication Date | 3 February 2010 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Kyrgyz protesters defy ban to rally for jailed politician, 3 February 2010, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4b718979c.html [accessed 16 February 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Kyrgyz protesters defy ban to rally for jailed politician
February 03, 2010
Former Defense Minister Ismail Isakov has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
SOPU-KORGON, Kyrgyzstan – More than 200 protesters rallied today in the southern Kyrgyz village of Sopu-Korgon to demand the release of imprisoned former Defense Minister Ismail Isakov, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
Isakov was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to eight years in jail on January 11. He pleaded not guilty and said the case against him is politically motivated because of his opposition activities.
Local authorities officially banned today's gathering.
Isakov's sister, Rapiya Isakova, told RFE/RL that the protesters gathered near the house of Isakov's parents. Many protesters came from neighboring villages.
The gathering was coordinated by the Committee to Protect Ismail Isakov.
Ten people, including Isakov's 85-year-old mother Anipa Mamatisaeva, have held a three-week hunger strike in protest against Isakov's imprisonment.
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
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