Bishkek Court Denies Open Trial in Sultanbekov Coup Attempt Case
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Bishkek's Pervomaisky District Court held a closed-door hearing on Tuesday in the trial of politicians accused of attempting to seize power by force, denying journalists access to the proceedings. Defendant Temirlan Sultanbekov called the closed process 'nonsense' and maintained his innocence. The judge also rejected requests from Sultanbekov's lawyer for an open trial and a change in pre-trial detention conditions to house arrest.
The Closed Hearing
The Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek held the trial of politicians accused of attempting to violently seize power entirely behind closed doors on August 11, excluding all journalists. The court is considering the case against Temirlan Sultanbekov, Kadyrbek Atambayev, and Kubanychbek Kadyrov, who face charges of a violent power grab. Several other defendants are charged with participation in mass riots.
Defendants and Defense
Temirlan Sultanbekov called the closed proceedings 'nonsense' and pleaded not guilty. His lawyer, Asel Argymbaeva, filed two motions: to open the trial to the public and to change pre-trial detention to house arrest. The judge denied both requests. Relatives of the accused also reject the charges.
What's Next
The next hearing date has not been announced. It remains unclear whether the court will consider further defense motions or if the defendants' conditions will be reviewed.
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Bishkek Court Denies Open Trial in Sultanbekov Coup Attempt Case
