Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament Approves Dismissal of CEC Head
The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has approved the dismissal of Nurzhan Shaildabekova from her position as Chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC) for Elections and Referendums. This decision was made following Shaildabekova’s voluntary resignation, which she submitted on February 10, 2025. She had been leading the CEC since June 2016.
In her place, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, who served as her deputy, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the CEC. This decision was made by the members of the Commission.
This change in leadership comes at a crucial time for Kyrgyzstan as the country prepares for upcoming elections and referendums. The role of the CEC is vital in ensuring free and fair elections, and Shainazarov will now take on this responsibility.
It remains to be seen how this transition will impact the electoral process in Kyrgyzstan and how Shainazarov will lead the CEC in the future. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
