On the Human rights situation in Kyrgyzstan, in particular the case of Temirlan Sultanbekov
B-10-2024-0227
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Jana Toom, Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
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The resolution expresses grave concern about the detention and deteriorating health of Temirlan Sultanbekov and the inadequate response by Kyrgyz authorities. It calls for his immediate release and that of all political prisoners, and for Kyrgyzstan to uphold fundamental freedoms and democratic standards.¶¶¶ It calls on EU institutions to raise human rights concerns with Kyrgyz authorities and consider sanctions under the EU Magnitsky Act if the situation worsens. It also calls on the Commission to reassess Kyrgyzstan's GSP+ benefits.¶¶
Key points
- Expresses grave concern about the detention and deteriorating health of Temirlan Sultanbekov and the inadequate response by the Kyrgyz authorities.¶
- Considers the ill-treatment of prisoners a crackdown on political and civil rights; calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners detained for their political positions.¶
- Calls on Kyrgyz authorities to ensure full access to political rights and equal treatment for opposition parties and politicians.
- Calls on Kyrgyz authorities to respect and uphold fundamental freedoms, including human rights, freedom of expression, democracy, and the rule of law, and to strengthen electoral processes in line with the EU-Kyrgyzstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.¶
- Calls for genuine protection of civil society activists, journalists, human rights defenders, and politicians in exercising freedom of expression, assembly, and association without fear of reprisals or legal harassment.
- Calls on EU institutions, particularly the EU Delegation in Kyrgyzstan, to continue expressing grave concern over human rights deterioration in all exchanges with Kyrgyz authorities.¶
- Calls for consideration of proposing sanctions under the EU Magnitsky Act should the situation deteriorate further.
- Calls on the Commission to immediately reassess the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus benefits to Kyrgyzstan, given its commitments under international conventions.¶
Who is affected
- Kyrgyz authorities: must release political prisoners, uphold fundamental freedoms, and ensure equal treatment for opposition.¶¶
- EU institutions and EU Delegation in Kyrgyzstan: must raise human rights concerns and consider sanctions.¶
- European Commission: must reassess GSP+ benefits for Kyrgyzstan.¶
- Civil society activists, journalists, human rights defenders, and politicians in Kyrgyzstan: should be protected from reprisals.¶