Kyrgyzstan
Country Profile
There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the Kyrgyz Republic during the year.
Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: use of torture by law enforcement and security services; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; arbitrary arrest; serious problems with the independence of the judiciary; arbitrary interference with privacy; serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, including violence and threats of violence against journalists, and censorship; serious restrictions on internet freedom; substantial interference with freedom of association including overly restrictive laws on the funding and operation of nongovernmental and civil society organizations; government corruption; extensive gender-based violence; crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting members of minority groups; crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex persons; significant restrictions on workers’ freedom of association; and the existence of the worst forms of child labor.
While the government took steps to investigate and prosecute or punish officials known to have committed human rights abuses, official impunity remained a problem.
Cases
Died in Custody
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For Further Reference
Full U.S. Department of State Human Rights Country Report
U.S. Department of State International Religious Freedom Country Report
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Annual Report Chapter
U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report Country Narrative
Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review
Human Rights Watch World Report Country Chapter
Amnesty International Annual Report Country Chapter
Freedom House Freedom in the World Country Report