Azamat Ishenbekov

Azamat Ishenbekov is a poet, journalist, and activist. He was arrested for his activist poetry and involvement with the “Ait Ait Dese” media project. He was accused of encouraging mass unrest through his public speeches and writings. On 10 October 2024, the Leninsky District Court sentenced him to five years in prison. The trial was conducted in secret, and defense lawyers criticized the lack of evidence. In April 2025, he was released under a presidential pardon.

Azamat Ishenbekov — акыын, журналист, активист. Ал «Айт айт десе» медиа долбоору менен иштегендиги жана өзүнүн активисттик ырлары үчүн кармалган. Аны коомдук сүйлөөлөрү жана жазуулары аркылуу массалык толкунанда чакырууда айыпталган.