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Former Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan Kamchybek Tashiev announced that he does not intend to participate in the 2027 presidential elections. He also stated that he will fully support the country's current President, Sadyr Japarov.
Tashiev's corresponding appeal to citizens was published by his associate, former director of the Region TV channel, Otkurbek Rakhmanov, on the social network Facebook.
In his statement, the former head of the intelligence agency noted that rumors and false information had recently circulated around him regarding his alleged intention to run for president. Therefore, he decided to publicly clarify his position.
"I will not run in the 2027 presidential election. I have clearly stated this repeatedly and will not back down from my word as a general. My position has not changed and will not change," Tashiev emphasized.
He also confirmed that he will support incumbent President Sadyr Japarov in the upcoming elections. According to the former head of the State Committee for National Security, he believes this choice supports the country's stability, the further development of the state, the unity of the people, and the future of Kyrgyzstan.
Tashiev stated that he intends to continue to honestly serve his people and the state.
Furthermore, the former head of the special service called on citizens to distrust people who use his name to spread false information and rumors. He believes such actions are aimed at sowing chaos in society and undermining the country's unity.
In his address, he also emphasized the importance of maintaining friendship and cohesion, noting that only the unity of the people can ensure the strength and stable future of the state.
On February 10 of this year, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev from his posts as Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Committee for National Security. At the time, Tashiev was in Germany undergoing a medical examination. He later stated that the news of his dismissal came as a surprise, but emphasized that the president's decisions must be implemented regardless of the circumstances.
In April, it was announced that a criminal case had been opened against the former head of the special services. Tashiev himself urged his supporters to remain calm and stated that he considered himself "clean before the law." It was also reported that former Kyrgyz Prosecutor General Kurmankul Zulushev and former Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu were also named as defendants in the case. They were charged with organizing mass unrest and actions that investigators classified as an attempt to violently seize power.
In July, the court delivered its verdict. Kamchybek Tashiev and the other defendants were sentenced to four years in prison. However, the court commuted the sentence to three years of probationary supervision, so the defendants will not be sent to prison.
