Japarov Threatens Arrest of Bakiev Upon Return to Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has made it clear that the country’s government has no intention of inviting former President Kurmanbek Bakiev back into the country. Bakiev, who was ousted from his position amidst political unrest in 2010, is currently facing an outstanding criminal case in Kyrgyzstan.
In an interview, President Japarov stated that if Bakiev attempts to return to Kyrgyzstan, he will be arrested and face the charges against him. The President’s comments come at a time of increased political tension in the country, with protests taking place over alleged vote rigging in recent parliamentary elections.
Bakiev, who had been living in exile in Russia, has been accused of orchestrating violent attacks on demonstrators during the 2010 protests that led to his removal from office. The former President has denied these allegations.
President Japarov’s government has been quick to crack down on political opponents since coming to power through a controversial election in January 2021. Critics have accused the government of limiting freedom of speech and intimidating opposition figures.
The issue of Bakiev’s potential return to Kyrgyzstan has been a contentious one for many years. Some supporters of the former President have called for his return, arguing that he was unfairly ousted from office. However, others believe that Bakiev is responsible for the country’s political instability.
It remains to be seen if Bakiev will attempt to return to Kyrgyzstan in the future, or if the government will take action to prevent his return. For now, the country remains in a precarious political situation, with tensions running high.
