Azimjon Askarov
Askarov died on July 25, 2020 after contracting pneumonia in Kyrgyz state custody. He was serving a life sentence for alleged involvement in ethnic violence, a charge understood as… More
First Forum of European and Asian PEN Centers
A convening of PEN centers in Kyrgyzstan took place with authors and journalists from regional countries discussing literature and free expression. More
Detained Uzbek Journalist Suffers Stroke
PEN International is deeply concerned about the news that Kyrgyzstan-based Uzbek journalist Ulugbek Abdusalamov has suffered a serious stroke while detained at a hospital. More
Seriously Ill Uzbek Journalist Remains Detained
International human rights groups and free press organizations report that Kyrgyzstan-based Uzbek journalist Ulugbek Abdusalamov is being held in retaliation for reporting on human rights abuses in southern Kyrgyzstan. More
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