Ulukbek Mamataev
Chairman of the “Ak Kalpak” political party, public and political figure, and active representative of civil society. He has openly supported individuals subjected to political persecution and is a civic activist committed to democratic values.
House detention
Verdict was issued in the court of first instance (publicly known as the “Kempirabad case”) in 2024. Currently, the case is under review in the city court (second instance), and a verdict has not yet been delivered.
Charged under Articles Organization of mass riots – Article 278
Calls for the violent seizure of power – Article 327
In 2022, activists, politicians, and public figures in Kyrgyzstan who opposed the government’s decision to transfer the Kempir-Abad reservoir to Uzbekistan were detained. This event provoked widespread public outrage and later became known as the “Kempir-Abad case.” Mass arrests began in October of that year. Ulukbek Mamataev was also detained within the framework of this case. His case is currently under review in the court of second instance.
In March 2023, while in pre-trial detention, Ulukbek Mamataev’s health sharply deteriorated. His liver and gallbladder conditions worsened, and it was also established that his kidneys required treatment. However, despite repeated appeals from his lawyers, he was held in harsh conditions without adequate medical assistance for an extended period. Only after he lost consciousness was an ambulance finally called; he was taken to hospital, where an emergency surgery saved his life. During his hospital stay, Mamataev reported being subjected to moral pressure and mistreatment by doctors. Despite his poor condition, he was immediately returned to Pre-Trial Detention Center No. 1, where the conditions further harmed his health. After months of suffering, the court eventually decided to place him under house arrest. In detention, he had been deprived of continuous medical supervision, medication, and a special diet that his condition required.
Mamataev suffers from liver and gallbladder diseases, as well as kidney problems requiring treatment. Following the emergency operation, his health did not fully recover, and he remained in need of ongoing medical supervision and rehabilitation. Instead, he was returned to pre-trial detention in a weakened state, where he could not access the necessary care. Only after being released to house arrest was he able to begin rehabilitation and receive the medical attention required for recovery.
