pp_directory.kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan · pp_directory.kyrgyzstan
01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryKyrgyzstan
Age / Sexmale
OccupationCivic activist and entrepreneur
Arrested in—
Held atHouse detention
CategoryActivism
Statusunknown
Sentence—
Kyrgyzstan · context
60documented cases
29 urgent · 14 report torture
Most common grounds
Journalism
9
Religious
2
Activism
16
Political
23
Medical
Health Concerns Identified.
Gastritis, cholecystitis, pyelonephritis, diabetes, and history of surgical operations; required hospitalization in a private clinic due to critical deterioration.
Reports of Torture or Ill-treatment.
Subjected to physical abuse or severe ill-treatment in detention. Violation of international law.
Case Summary
Ilgiz Shamenov is a civic activist and entrepreneur involved in the 'Kempir-Abad case,' which arose from activism to protect the Kempir-Abad reservoir. He was detained after recording a video appeal regarding arrests in Kyrgyzstan. Shamenov claims his detention is politically motivated and linked to issues surrounding Jetim-Too. During his detention, he reported pressure and mistreatment, including being placed in a cell with a mentally unstable inmate. His health deteriorated significantly due to delayed medical care, leading to his case being separated from the main trial for independent consideration due to his medical condition.
02Charges
Charges
02 count- 01Organization of mass riots
- 02Calls for the violent seizure of power
Criminal Code Articles
02 articleArt. 278Art. 327
03Analysis
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorUnknown
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
October 29, 2022
05Sources
Data Source
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Cite this case
Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Ilgiz Shamenov (Saryldyk uulu) (PPW case cmorrja3). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmorrja32000v1vhaa77r5ljy. Original data from pp_directory.kyrgyzstan (https://politicalprisoners.directory/prisoner/ilgiz-shamenov-saryldyk-uulu/).
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