Rally Ban Extended in Central Bishkek by Court Order

A court has upheld a municipal administration's decision to ban rallies in several central locations of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital. The ban, which restricts peaceful assemblies, will be in effect from August 21 to September 16.

The Pervomaysky District Court ruled on June 25 to fully grant the request from the district administration. The court's decision prohibits any peaceful protests or gatherings within the Pervomaysky district during the specified period. This restriction targets key areas, including Ala-Too Square, the adjacent Erkindik Boulevard, and the vicinity of the Jogorku Kenesh (parliament), the Supreme Court, and several ministries and embassies.

Exceptions to the ban are limited to official state and municipal events. For citizens wishing to hold peaceful gatherings, the designated location is the Maxim Gorky park, situated at the intersection of Muratbek Ryskulov and Nasirdin Isanov streets.

This is not the first time such restrictions have been imposed. Limitations on rallies in central Bishkek have been a recurring measure since March 2022.

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The Pervomaysky District Court fully granted the district administration's application.