Kyrgyz MP reports two schoolchildren died from racketeering since September

September 25, 2026 at 12:38 PM1 min

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Two schoolchildren have died in Kyrgyzstan since the start of the school year due to school racketeering and beatings, MP Burul Amanova said at a roundtable in the Jogorku Kenesh on bullying prevention. She cited tragic events in Suzak and Chatkal districts and called for effective prevention measures.

Key Facts

MP Burul Amanova stated at a Jogorku Kenesh roundtable that two schoolchildren died from racketeering and beatings since the start of the school year.
The Ministry of Education plans to introduce school psychologist positions: 0.25 rate for 100–275 students, 0.5 for 276–550, and one full rate for 551 or more.
A bill is being prepared to legally define 'bullying' and 'cyberbullying' in Kyrgyzstan.
Amanova cited South Korea, where from 2026 universities must consider school violence records in admissions.

Deaths and Racketeering

MP Burul Amanova announced at a roundtable in the Jogorku Kenesh that two schoolchildren have died since the start of the school year due to school racketeering and beatings. She said cases of pressure, bullying, and cyberbullying are not decreasing. Amanova mentioned tragic events in Suzak and Chatkal districts and called for effective prevention measures.

Legislative and Policy Response

A bill is being prepared to enshrine the concepts of 'bullying' and 'cyberbullying' in legislation. Amanova cited South Korea, where from 2026 universities must consider school violence records when admitting applicants. Ministry of Education representative Altynbek Erkimbekov outlined plans to introduce school psychologist positions. Schools with 100–275 students will receive 0.25 of a psychologist position, 276–550 students 0.5, and 551 or more students one full position.

Roundtable Participants

The discussion included representatives of state bodies, school directors, social educators, psychologists, and human rights defenders. They addressed student safety, preventive work, and the need to respond promptly to bullying and racketeering cases.