Descendant of Alymbek Datka Granted Kyrgyz Citizenship

Abdumalik Bekzat, a descendant of the respected historical figure Alymbek Datka, has officially received Kyrgyz citizenship, marking a significant moment of historical justice. The announcement was made by Taalaibek Sarybashov, a member of the Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyz Parliament).

According to Sarybashov, the process of Bekzat obtaining citizenship received direct support from the President of Kyrgyzstan. The parliamentarian stated, "At one time, due to complex historical events, some descendants of our ancestors were forced to remain outside their homeland. Today, their return to their roots and their people should be assessed as the restoration of historical justice."

Bekzat is the grandson of Abdyldabek, the eldest son of Alymbek Datka and Kurmanjan Datka. He arrived in Kyrgyzstan a year ago, becoming one of the first members of his lineage to return to the country considered the historical homeland of his ancestors. Historical records indicate that Abdyldabek, born in 1837, served as the Bey of Osh and the Osh region. He received the title of 'Datka' from the Kokand ruler Khudayar Khan for his service to the people and the Khanate.

Abdyldabek was actively involved in the fight for independence, supporting Polot Khan in the uprising against the Russian Empire's colonization of Central Asia in 1875-1876. After the rebellion's defeat, he was forced to retreat to the Alay Mountains, later emigrating to Afghanistan, where he died. For a long time, historical materials about his life were preserved only in fragmented forms.

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At one time, due to complex historical events, some descendants of our ancestors were forced to remain outside their homeland. Today, their return to their roots and their people should be assessed as the restoration of historical justice.