Breaking Precedents, Making Concessions . The words Kempir-Abad are now synonymous with the trial that concluded last week and an intensifying crackdown on dissent under Japarov.

Kyrgyzstan’s international partners should urge the Kyrgyz authorities to release the wrongfully detained activists and guarantee fair trials. “The ‘Kempir-Abad case’ is a litmus test for ...

No trial dates have been set. ... The response to the report from the president’s office was a grim omen for the Kempir-Abad group and a tacit confirmation that the courts will likely be required, as ...