U.S. Embassy Bishkek condemns the January 9 attack on FactCheck.kg editor-in-chief Bolot Temirov. We join the Office of President Sooronbai Jeenbekov in denouncing the attack and calling for a prompt investigation.
Press can only be free when journalists are able to work without intimidation and threats. Conducting a thorough investigation and promptly bringing attackers to justice is essential to ensuring the Kyrgyz Republic upholds its democratic values and continues its tradition of ensuring a free and open press.
