The Secretary-General of the human rights organization Amnesty International, Agnes Callamard, has called for a veto on the restrictive law on non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This statement comes after the Kyrgyzstan parliament passed a law on "foreign agents."
"It is crucial for President Sadyr Japarov to veto a law that will have far-reaching consequences for the ability of civil society to contribute to supporting the implementation of the rights of the Kyrgyz people," stated Agnes Callamard.
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining free and favorable conditions for the work of civil society organizations, the head of Amnesty International highlighted the necessity to ensure a range of rights.
On March 14, the Jogorku Kenesh (parliament) adopted in the third reading a bill on "foreign agents," officially known as the draft law "On Amending the Law on Non-Profit Organizations."
"I urge President Japarov to positively respond to the invitation from Kyrgyzstan's NGOs to meet with them and prioritize the protection of the interests of the Kyrgyz people by vetoing this law," concluded Agnes Callamard, the Secretary-General of Amnesty International.
