A court in Bishkek has sentenced opposition activist Mirlan Uraimov to one year in prison. The Birinchi Mai district court pronounced the sentence on September 11 after finding Uraimov guilty of "public calls to seize power." Uraimov's lawyer, Yulia Bogdanova, called the sentence "illegal," adding that she will appeal it. Uraimov, a member of the opposition Butun Kyrgyzstan (United Kyrgyzstan) party, was arrested in February. He was later released but ordered not to leave Bishkek. His party has held several rallies in which they have called the arrest politically motivated and demanding his release. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service, click here.
Kyrgyz Court Sentences Political Activist To One Year In Prison
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