Following the trial in Bishkek, a verdict was handed down concerning charges of preparing mass unrest and the violent seizure of power. The court found Kadyr Atambayev and the leader of the Social Democrats, Temirlan Sultanbekov, guilty.
Verdict and charges
According to information obtained from sources, Temirlan Sultanbekov was sentenced to 7 years in prison with confiscation of property. Kadyr Atambayev, the son of former president Almazbek Atambayev, received 4 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Prison terms
The trial was held behind closed doors. According to the Interior Ministry, the defendants allegedly prepared mass unrest after the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 2025.
Other participants in the proceedings
The proceedings also noted the acquittal of former Jogorku Kenesh deputy Kubanychbek Kadyrov.
- Temirlan Sultanbekov is the leader of the Social Democrats party
- Kadyr Atambayev is the son of former president Almazbek Atambayev
The sentencing details were reported in the media, which also mentioned that Sultanbekov's term was increased because of a previous sentence related to vote-buying.
