Kyrgyzstan Dismisses Director of State Commission on Religious Affairs
Bishkek – 09:42, 07 September 2024 – Toigonbai Abdykarov has been dismissed from the post of Director of the State Commission on Religious Affairs. The corresponding decree was signed by the head of state, President Sadyr Japarov.
The decision to dismiss Abdykarov from his position was made in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution, following the submission of his resignation letter. This news comes after the State Commission on Religious Affairs submitted a draft law titled “On Freedom of Religion and Religious Associations” for public discussion, which sparked a significant public outcry.
President Japarov convened a meeting to address the concerns raised by the public regarding the draft law. The decision to dismiss Abdykarov from his role as Director of the State Commission on Religious Affairs signals a potential shift in the country’s approach to religious freedoms and regulations.
The State Commission on Religious Affairs plays a crucial role in overseeing religious activities in the Kyrgyz Republic, and the dismissal of its Director is likely to have a significant impact on the religious landscape of the country. More updates are expected as the situation continues to develop.
