Beknazar Aitaliev
Emotional strain due to family situation and concern for his chronically ill child.
Beknazar Aitaliev, civic activist and coordinator of the “Transformation” movement, was arrested after supporting residents protesting against the demolition of houses in the Kok-Jar district of Bishkek. Authorities accused him of calling for mass unrest and disobedience to government orders. On 27 December 2025 he was sentenced to 3 years of probation.
Beknazar Aitaliev, civic activist and coordinator of the “Transformation” movement, was arrested after supporting residents protesting against the demolition of houses in the Kok-Jar district of Bishkek. Authorities accused him of calling for mass unrest and disobedience to government orders. On 27 December 2025 he was sentenced to 3 years of probation.
Arrest Date
August 15, 2025
Sentence Length
No prison time