Akyl Aytbaev
Public and political figure with extensive experience in land resources management and public administration.
House detention on Kempir Abad case.
Currently, the case is under review in the city court (second instance), and a verdict has not yet been delivered.
Charged under Article 278 — organizing mass riots;
Article 327 — calls for the violent seizure of power.
In 2022, amid growing political tensions in Kyrgyzstan over the Kempir-Abad reservoir, a number of activists and opposition politicians were arrested on charges of “preparing to organize mass unrest” and “attempting to seize power by force.” Akyl Aytbaev was among those targeted.
As a land management specialist, Aytbaev had deep knowledge of the areas surrounding the Kempir-Abad reservoir and their significance. Using his expertise, he provided people with accurate information on the border dispute and explained the implications of the agreement. In particular, during a public gathering in the Özgön district, he spoke openly about the characteristics of the lands around Kempir-Abad and the possible consequences of the deal.
In October 2022, Aytbaev was arrested and a criminal case was opened against him. On August 28, 2023, he was transferred to house arrest. In June 2024, following the trial, Akyl Aytbaev was fully acquitted. The case under review is on appeal.
The conditions in pre-trial detention centers in Kyrgyzstan including overcrowded cells, poor ventilation, unsanitary environments, and limited access to medical care have had an indirect negative impact on his overall well-being.
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