Kyrgyzstan: RSF condemns the deportation of Bolot Temirov to Russia

Bolot Temirov, an investigative reporter with Kyrgyz and Russian dual nationality, who is shortlisted for the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Prize for Independence was arrested during a court hearing in Bishkek on 23 November and deported to Russia. RSF calls on the Kyrgyz authorities to return Temirov’s passports and to put a stop to their growing attacks on the media in Kyrgyzstan.

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