The Pervomaisky District Court on October 1 continued proceedings concerning charges of organizing mass unrest. The defendants in the case are representatives of the Social Democrats political force.
Four defendants were brought to the hearing, among them Temirlan Sultanbekov. Earlier, the judge removed Kadyr Atambayev Jr., who will now take part only in the closing arguments and when the verdict is delivered.
Background of the case
The initial case against Kadyr Atambayev was opened at the end of last year. On November 23, 2025, Kadyr Atambayev and a number of other young politicians and supporters were placed in Detention Center No. 1. Those detained included: Kadyr Atambayev, leader of the Social Democrats party; Temirlan Sultanbekov, one of the leaders of the Social Democrats; Sultanbekov's driver Ermek Ermatov; and former head of the 9th Service of the State Committee for National Security Damir Musakeyev, among others.
- Kadyr Atambayev, leader of the Social Democrats party
- Temirlan Sultanbekov, a leader of the Social Democrats
- Sultanbekov's driver Ermek Ermatov
- Former head of the 9th Service of the State Committee for National Security Damir Musakeyev and other individuals
Some of those detained were later released under house arrest or a written undertaking not to leave.
Law enforcement's account
According to the Interior Ministry, the suspects allegedly prepared mass unrest after the parliamentary elections. Investigators established that the group included political figures, former lawmakers, former civil servants and law enforcement officers. These individuals are said to have recruited supporters, including members of organized crime groups and sports communities.
According to investigators, those detained intended to organize a series of rallies across the country after the election results were announced, starting in the southern regions and then in Bishkek and other regions. The reported aim was to create the appearance of widespread discontent.
