According to the applicant, she and M. M. entered into a religious marriage on February 16, 2022, and their wedding took place six days later. Despite M. M. claiming that he has children, he does not live with their mother.
After a year, the couple had a son, and at six months old, he was diagnosed with a severe genetic disease. "My husband said that having a child with a disability tarnishes his name and changed the child's surname. He completely abandoned our son and does not help with his treatment. Doctors recommended seeking help from foreign specialists. Thanks to the support of relatives, we were able to undergo treatment abroad," she said.
Additionally, U. K. noted that M. M.'s first wife and her relatives are pressuring her, spreading false rumors, and have repeatedly contacted the police with various complaints.
Photo from the ombudsman's secretariat.
Specialists from the ombudsman's institute provided the woman with legal and psychological support. They will monitor the progress of the investigation and court proceedings. An official letter has also been sent to the General Prosecutor's Office requesting the current status of the case.
The ombudsman emphasized that polygamy contradicts both national legislation and international norms. According to Kyrgyz laws, polygamy is punishable by community service or corrective labor for a period of one to three years, or a fine ranging from 500 to 1,000 calculated indicators.
