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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2993(RSP))

On the human rights situation in Kyrgyzstan, in particular the case of Temirlan Sultanbekov

B-10-2024-0225

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich

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This resolution addresses the human rights situation in Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the arrest of Temirlan Sultanbekov and other party members. It welcomes the EU-Kyrgyzstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and notes progress in human rights dialogues and border agreements.

Key points

  1. Notes the arrest of Temirlan Sultanbekov and two other party members on vote-buying allegations, their pre-trial detention until 13 January 2025, and the disqualification of their party's municipal candidates.
  2. Welcomes the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between the EU and Kyrgyzstan, which promotes trade, investment, research, innovation, and cooperation in foreign and security policy.
  3. Welcomes the Trade Chapter of the EPCA, which supports the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kyrgyzstan.
  4. Notes the 14th Human Rights Dialogue on 21 November 2024, where the EU and Kyrgyzstan discussed human rights and good governance, including the law on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence adopted on 26 June 2024.
  5. Emphasises that every country has the right to adopt legislation to prevent foreign interference, protect national sovereignty, and oversee foreign funding to NGOs.
  6. Welcomes the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on border delimitation announced on 4 December 2024, and encourages finalising legal documents for ratification.

Who is affected

  • Temirlan Sultanbekov and other arrested party members, who face pre-trial detention until 13 January 2025.
  • NGOs in Kyrgyzstan receiving foreign funding and engaging in political activities, which must register as 'foreign representatives'.
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, which benefit from the EPCA Trade Chapter.

Figures and deadlines

  • 13 November 2024: date of arrest of Temirlan Sultanbekov and two other party members.
  • 15 November 2024: date of court order for pre-trial detention until 13 January 2025.
  • 25 June 2024: date of signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
  • 14 March 2024: date of adoption of the law on non-commercial organisations.
  • 21 November 2024: date of the 14th Human Rights Dialogue.
  • 26 June 2024: date of adoption of the law on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.
  • 4 December 2024: date of announcement of border delimitation agreement.