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Trial of Social Democrats politicians brought to court
11 stories in order · September 15, 2026 — November 6, 2026
- · Reported by 3 outlets'Social Democrats' politicians brought to court: Details on the mass event caseThe court proceedings concerning the organization of mass events continued in the First May District Court in Bishkek, where politicians Kadyr Atambayev and Temirlan Sultanbekov…
- Trial of Social Democrats politicians begins in Bishkek: 4 defendants brought to courtThe Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek has resumed hearings in a case linked to the organization of mass unrest.
- · Reported by 2 outletsCourt moves to closing arguments in 'Social Democrats' case regarding mass unrest organizationA court session was held on October 1st at the Bishkek First May District Court concerning the criminal case about organizing mass riots, involving members of the 'Social…
- Trial on mass unrest case nears conclusion; verdict for Sultanbekov and Atambayev expected next weekThe court case concerning the organization of mass unrest, involving representatives from the 'Social Democrats' party and former Jogorku Kenesh deputies, is nearing its…
- · Reported by 2 outletsTrial of 'Social Democrats' Continues in Bishkek; Kadyr Atambayev Brought to CourtThe court proceedings concerning the 'Social Democrats' party continue in Bishkek, focusing on allegations of organizing mass unrest.
- · Reported by 2 outletsCharges for 'Social Democrats' Accused: Prosecutors Seek Up To 9 Years ImprisonmentDuring a trial concerning the organization of mass unrest, prosecutors have requested prison sentences for several defendants associated with the 'Social Democrats' party…
- Pervomaisky District Court hearing in "Social Democrats" case suspended due to power outageA closed hearing in a case involving the organization of mass riots and an attempted seizure of power resumed on October 6 at Bishkek's Pervomaisky District Court.
- · Reported by 3 outletsCourt Delivers Verdict in 'Social Democrats' Case on Organizing Mass UnrestThe First May District Court in Bishkek delivered a verdict on October 8 regarding the case concerning the organization of mass riots, involving members of the 'Social Democrats'…
- · Reported by 4 outletsKadyr Atambayev and Temirlan Sultanbekov sentenced to 4 and 7 years for seizure of powerThe Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek found Kadyr Atambayev and Temirlan Sultanbekov guilty under the article on the violent seizure of power, sentencing them to 4 and 7 years…
- European socialists condemn verdict against Social Democrats leaders in KyrgyzstanThe Party of European Socialists (PES) and the Socialist International issued joint statements condemning the prison sentences handed to Temirlan Sultanbekov and Kadyrbek Atambaev.
- Lawyers for Sultanbekov and Atambayev file appeal in mass unrest preparation caseLawyers for Temirlan Sultanbekov and Kadyrbek Atambayev have filed appeals with the Bishkek City Court.