The Birinchi Mai district court in Bishkek said on September 11 that well-known political activist Zarina Torokulova was sent to pretrial detention two days earlier until at least October 30 on unspecified charges. Torokulova was detained last week. Media reports said at the time that she was accused of involvement in "mass unrest." No further details were given. Neither Torokulova's lawyers nor her relatives have commented. Torokulova is known for her criticism of the Kyrgyz government in posts on social media. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service. click here.
Noted Kyrgyz Activist Zarina Torokulova Arrested On Unspecified Charges
Zarina Torokulova is known for her criticism of the Kyrgyz government in posts on social media. (file photo)