Kasmambetov said that unfortunately, the Europeans have not yet realized the peculiarity of the Kyrgyz people.
‘The Kyrgyz people have honored human rights and freedom of speech since ancient times, for thousands of years, and will always do so. When human rights and freedom of speech are restricted in Kyrgyzstan, a coup takes place the next day. This was proved three times by the Kyrgyz people, not being afraid of either bullets or fire. In this regard, there is no reason for concern. The people who reported to the European Parliament that allegedly human rights and freedom of speech are being violated in our country have their own political interests. When we go outside, we can see freedom. Also in social networks, people freely express their thoughts. Some even cross all the lines and throw mud at the president. If that’s not freedom of speech, then what is it? For example, in other countries it is impossible to see harsh criticism of the president on social networks,’ he noted.
Concerning the call in the resolution of the European Parliament to release all those detained in the Kempir-Abad caseKasmambetov said that the European Parliament has no right to interfere in internal affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
‘I saw that deputies from Germany were especially active. But after all, in the same Germany, more than 20 people were recently detained, allegedly for attempting a coup d’état. Why don’t they talk about them? Or is it possible for Germany to carry out detentions, but not for Kyrgyzstan or what? These are two identical cases. There is no difference. According to their logic, there should be stability in Germany, but constant instability in Kyrgyzstan, or what? This is not exactly a good intention on the part of the European Parliament. If there were any dishonest moments during the solution of the Kempir-Abad issue, then the people would go to the streets. The people saw that the decision was made in a balanced way and supported it. Of course, there were those who wanted to play this situation in their favor. But the people did not support them. They were arrested. Now we need to wait for the court’s decision. Maybe they will be justified, who knows,” the state secretary said.
27 people were detained in Kyrgyzstan on October 23, 2022 charged of preparing for mass riots.The group was detained shortly after meeting to establish an organized opposition to the planned border deal between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, in particular on Kempir-Abad water resorvoir in the south of Kyrgyzstan.
Source: Kyrgyz National News Agency