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U.S. Embassy Statement on the Release of Criminal Boss Raimbek Matraimov

The United States expresses its disappointment at the release of organized crime boss Raimbek Matraimov. We would note that Matraimov is the subject of U.S. State Department and Treasury Department Global Magnitsky and visa sanctions for his participation in a corrupt customs scheme in which at least $700 million was laundered from the Kyrgyz Republic, funds which could have been used by the ...

By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Statement on Recent Events Threatening Freedom of Speech and Regarding Gender-Based Violence

Yesterday’s events at the Ministry of the Interior headquarters are cause for deep concern. We echo the statement by President Japarov’s spokesperson that opinions should not be expressed in a threatening way, and even more so, should not be accompanied by the use of force. The threat of mob violence and intimidation tactics against demonstrators exercising their constitutionally guaranteed right to peaceful assembly is unacceptable. The United States calls on the Kyrgyz government ...

By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases

U.S. State Department’s 2020 Human Rights Report for the Kyrgyz Republic Details Concerning Trends

BISHKEK [March 31, 2021] – The U.S. Department of State has released the 2020 Kyrgyz Republic Human Rights Report . This year the report highlights troubling backsliding in the Kyrgyz government’s efforts to defend human rights. Significant areas of concern include: the death of high-profile political prisoner Azimzhan Askarov, despite calls from the UN for his release; the alleged torture and subsequent extradition ...

By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases

USAID Partners with Locally Owned Apparel Factory Create Jobs in Jalal-Abad

Ala-Buka district, Jalal-Abad region, Kyrgyz Republic – On March 25, 2021, Ms. Pardakan Tomueva organized an official opening ceremony of the expansion of her Sedep Apparel Factory in Tengi village of Jalal-Abad region. The new shop was opened in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID’s Enterprise Competitiveness Project’s support enabled ...

By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases

19KG1021Q0004 – Cook/Food Services for U.S. Embassy Bishkek

Solicitation Notice SOLICITATION NUMBER: 19KG1021Q0004 PROCUREMENT TYPE: Solicitation TITLE: Cook/Food Services RESPONSE DATE: May 04, 2021 17:00 GTM+6. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Kevin Babcock Contracting Officer US Embassy Bishkek BabcockKW@state.gov SECONDARY POINT OF CONTACT: Asel Ashiralieva Procurement Agent AshiralievaAK@state.gov DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Embassy Bishkek has a requirement for a firm to provide MSG Cook/Food Services. The ...

By U.S. Embassy Bishkek | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Contract Opportunities

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