pp_directory.kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan · pp_directory.kyrgyzstan
01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryKyrgyzstan
Age / Sexmale
OccupationLawyer and socio-political figure
Arrested in—
Held atHouse detention
Categorypolitical
Statusunknown
Sentence8 years
Kyrgyzstan · context
60documented cases
29 urgent · 14 report torture
Most common grounds
Journalism
9
Religious
2
Activism
16
Political
23
Medical
Health Concerns Identified.
Significant deterioration of health; viral illnesses including hepatitis B, serious liver problems, and chronic illnesses aggravated by harsh prison conditions and inadequate medical treatment.
Case Summary
Ravshan Jeenbekov is an opposition politician and lawyer in Kyrgyzstan, known for his advocacy of democracy, systemic reforms, and human rights. He has been outspoken on border issues, economic policy, and other major political debates, and has run for high-level office, including the presidency. His work has centered on increasing government accountability, fighting corruption, and strengthening civic awareness.
Jeenbekov has faced multiple waves of prosecution, including the Kempir-Abad case regarding the transfer of a reservoir to Uzbekistan, and the Koi-Tash events following the detention of former President Atambayev. His family members have also been targeted by authorities in what is viewed as a campaign of political persecution.
Native-Language SummaryRU • Original
Ravshan Jeenbekov is an opposition politician and lawyer in Kyrgyzstan, known for his advocacy of democracy, systemic reforms, and human rights. He has been outspoken on border issues, economic policy, and other major political debates, and has run for high-level office, including the presidency. His work has centered on increasing government accountability, fighting corruption, and strengthening civic awareness.
Jeenbekov has faced multiple waves of prosecution, including the Kempir-Abad case regarding the transfer of a reservoir to Uzbekistan, and the Koi-Tash events following the detention of former President Atambayev. His family members have also been targeted by authorities in what is viewed as a campaign of political persecution.
02Charges
Charges
08 count- 01Threats or violence against a government representative
- 02Threats or violence related to pre-trial proceedings
- 03Organization of mass riots
- 04Obstruction of the work of a prosecutor, investigator, or authorized official
- 05Attempted crime and attempt to seize power by force
- 06Taking of hostages
- 07Theft or extortion of firearms
- 08Calls for the violent seizure of power
Criminal Code Articles
11 articleArt. 41(2)Art. 374(2)Art. 355(2)Art. 278(1)Art. 337Art. 39Art. 309Art. 244(2)Art. 257(2)Art. 278Art. 327
03Analysis
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorUnknown
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
December 12, 2019
Sentence served
6y 6mo / 8 years
05Sources
Data Source
Source vs. PPW analysis
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Cite this case
Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Ravshan Jeenbekov (PPW case cmorrj8d). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmorrj8dj000i1vhaw6ua8wbp. Original data from pp_directory.kyrgyzstan (https://politicalprisoners.directory/prisoner/ravshan-jeenbekov/).
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