President Sadyr Japarov's warning regarding possible interethnic provocations ahead of the presidential elections is based on confirmed intelligence information. This serves as a serious signal to those planning to organize unrest, noted Advisor to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and former Secretary of the Security Council Marat Imankulov on his social media.
Goals of provocations and regional risks
According to Imankulov, attempts at destabilization may be backed by support from international extremist organizations. The main goals of such actions could be the disruption of the country's electoral process and the interruption of large-scale infrastructure projects. He reminded that peaceful citizens always suffer the most in such conflicts, citing his experience in mediating the tragic events of 1990 and 2010.
In response to potential threats, Kyrgyzstan's security forces are ready for immediate action. The agencies are equipped with modern weaponry and maintain cooperation with partners through the CSTO and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Context
Sadyr Japarov holds the post of President of Kyrgyzstan. Marat Imankulov is an Advisor to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Collective Security Treaty Organization was founded in 1992, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was founded in 2001.
