Kyrgyz Teacher Detained in Turkey Meets with Lawyer
Kyrgyz Teacher Detained in Turkey: Consular Support Provided
Bishkek – April 26, 2025
By Tilebaldy Tukueva, 24.kg news agency
A lawyer has met with a Kyrgyz teacher detained in Turkey, according to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The ministry confirmed that the Consulate General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Istanbul is actively providing consular and legal support to Azamat Nurmat uulu.
The Ministry’s statement reassured the public that all other participants from the International Mathematics Olympiad held in Antalya, which included 26 students, 3 parents, and 2 teachers, have safely returned to Kyrgyzstan.
Azamat Nurmat uulu, a mathematics teacher at the Kusein Karasaev Lyceum in the Issyk-Kul region, was apprehended by Turkish border guards at Istanbul Airport on April 20 while accompanying six students to the prestigious competition. Family members have expressed concern, noting that the 32-year-old teacher has been uncontactable since his detention.
The situation continues to develop as authorities work to ensure his legal rights are upheld during this troubling time.
