In January 2024, Kyrgyzstan’s authorities detained 11 journalists from Temirov Live, an investigative media outlet – every staff member they could locate, along with some former known associates. Among them was the current director, Mahabat Tazhybek Kyzy, the spouse of Bolot Temirov, the organization’s founder, previously deported following a sham trial in November 2022. Makhabat now faced eight years in p...
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Already a member? Login hereBolot Temirov is a Kyrgyz human rights defender and investigative journalist who founded Temirov.Live. Rinat Tuhvatshin is a Kyrgyz human rights defender and human rights journalist who co-founded Kloop Media. They are both currently living in exile.
Bolot Temirov is a Kyrgyz human rights defender and investigative journalist who founded Temirov.Live. Rinat Tuhvatshin is a Kyrgyz human rights defender and human rights journalist who co-founded Kloop Media. They are both currently living in exile.