'Everyone Will Answer Before God': Zhamgyrchiev Makes Strong Statement Against Tashiev
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former Kyrgyz lawmaker Emil Zhamgyrchiev made a strong statement against former GKNB head Kamchybek Tashiev.
- Zhamgyrchiev cited Tashiev's alleged use of threats and pressure during a recent court hearing as the reason for his public remarks.
- The former deputy accused Tashiev of spreading false information and exerting political pressure, asserting that everyone is accountable before God and the law.
Former Kyrgyz lawmaker Emil Zhamgyrchiev has issued a sharp public statement directed at Kamchybek Tashiev, the former head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Zhamgyrchiev stated that he had initially refrained from revisiting past conflicts but felt compelled to speak out following a recent court session.
There is a Kyrgyz proverb: do not hit a fallen person. That is why I did not want to raise the issue of illegal actions and false accusations against me again. I lived my own life and did not interfere.
"There is a Kyrgyz proverb: do not hit a fallen person. That is why I did not want to raise the issue of illegal actions and false accusations against me again. I lived my own life and did not interfere," Zhamgyrchiev wrote. He claimed that during his tenure as a deputy, he had appealed to the president and parliamentary commissions regarding Tashiev's actions, but his complaints were not fairly addressed.
The catalyst for Zhamgyrchiev's latest statement was an open court hearing concerning the "case of 75." He expressed outrage at Tashiev's conduct during the interrogation of deputy Elvira Surabaldieva. "Seeing that Tashiev still speaks in a language of threats and pressure, I could not remain silent," Zhamgyrchiev stated. He further accused the former security chief of disseminating false information and engaging in political pressure.
Seeing that Tashiev still speaks in a language of threats and pressure, I could not remain silent.
"Today, you may think that by relying on power, you have defeated everyone. But before the law and before God, everyone is accountable for their actions. Truth may be temporarily hidden, but it is impossible to defeat it," the former parliamentarian declared. He also suggested that evidence supporting his claims would be revealed later. The article notes that the Pervomaysky District Court in Bishkek has begun an open trial regarding the "case of 75," in which Kamchybek Tashiev is a figure.
Today, you may think that by relying on power, you have defeated everyone. But before the law and before God, everyone is accountable for their actions. Truth may be temporarily hidden, but it is impossible to defeat it.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.