The court session on October 1st at the Bishkek First May District Court covered the criminal case regarding the organization of mass unrest. The proceedings involved representatives of the 'Social Democrats' party, including Kadyr Atambayev, the son of former President Almazbek Atambayev.
Case Details and Next Steps
According to Kadyr Atambayev's lawyer, Sergey Slesarev, the investigation materials have been reviewed, and the court has now moved to the stage of closing arguments. The next hearing is scheduled for October 6th, when Kadyr Atambayev is expected to be brought before the court.
Background on Arrests
The case stems from an incident in late November 2025, when several individuals were detained on charges related to preparing for mass unrest. The detained individuals included Kadyrbek Atambayev (son of former President Almazbek Atambayev), politicians Temirlan Sultanbekov and Ermek Ermatov, former Jogorku Kenesh deputies Kubanychbek Kadyrov and Shailobek Atazov, businessman Urmat Baryktabasov, and former body guard of Almazbek Atambayev, Damir Musakeev, among others.
MIA reported the detention of ten people. The preliminary investigation suggested that these individuals were planning mass protest actions following the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. Initially, all suspects were placed under arrest, though some later had their measures of restraint eased. Specifically, Kubanychbek Kadyrov and Shailobek Atazov were moved to house arrest, while Damir Musakeev was released under a non-departure guarantee.
Court Proceedings Status
The entire process is taking place in a closed session, despite the defense side requesting that the case be heard openly.
- The process was initially delayed by the court on October 1st regarding the mass unrest case.
