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Kyrgyzstan woman spoke in an interview with BBC about her son who went to Syria. The GKNB responded.

After the interview with Razia Umetova, a resident of Manas, the State National Security Committee initiated an investigation. In a conversation with the BBC, she spoke about her son, who went to Syria, where an armed conflict has erupted. According to the GKNB, this concerns 33-year-old Nurlan Umetov, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan. "He previously had legal issues and was one of the leaders of a local youth group. Later, Nurlan went to Russia for work, where in 2014-2015 he became a victim of

05.12.2025, 15:33
The GKNB confirmed: Kyrgyzstani who appeared in BBC report died in Syria
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The GKNB confirmed: Kyrgyzstani who appeared in BBC report died in Syria

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) commented on the recent interview with Raziya Umetova, a resident of the city of Manas, who shared her concerns with the BBC about her son who went to the conflict zone in Syria. Photo by SCNS. The citizen of Kyrgyzstan mentioned in the BBC report was killed in Syria Officials confirmed that the individual in question is Nurlan Umetov, born in 1992. He had previously encountered legal issues and was one of the activists of a local youth group.

05.12.2025, 15:12
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Two Cars Collided in Bishkek. A Child Was Injured

The accident occurred in Bishkek, resulting in injuries to a small child. This information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the capital's patrol police department. The incident took place on December 4 at around 23:10 at the intersection of Ashar and Akhunbaev streets. A "Toyota Yaris," driven by a driver born in 1993 (B. u. T.), collided with a "Lexus ES-350," which was operated by a person born in 2001 (Sh. A. S.).

05.12.2025, 15:03
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70-Year-Old Man Says He Was Beaten by His Own Son Over a House

Madanza Maloer, a 70-year-old resident of Bishkek, contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media with a troubling story about violence from his son. He expressed dissatisfaction that law enforcement agencies are not taking the necessary actions. In 2019, the man purchased a house in the village of Lebedinovka and built a car service station there. Due to the lack of a passport, the transaction had to be registered in the name of his son, I. M., born in 1986, who promised to support his father

05.12.2025, 14:33
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A triple accident occurred in the city center

Today, December 5, a triple traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Toktogul and Abdrakhmanov streets. According to eyewitness accounts, three passenger cars were involved in the collision, but fortunately, no one was injured.

05.12.2025, 14:27
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The social facility has been returned to the state in the Suzak district

During an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Jalal-Abad region, it was established that a plot of land measuring 1,140 square meters, along with the building of a former health resort located on it in the village of Zhiyde, was unlawfully transferred into private hands, which contradicts current legislation. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the obtained data, thanks to the measures taken by the

05.12.2025, 13:56
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The bus station site in one city of Kyrgyzstan has been returned to the state.

In Talas, a plot of land that was occupied by the bus station has been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the Talas Prosecutor's Office, during an inspection, it was revealed that in 1999, a land plot of 565 square meters, which belonged to the city bus station, was transferred to private hands illegally.

05.12.2025, 08:22
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver caused a double accident and attempted to flee the scene.

In Bishkek, a driver of a Hyundai Sonata was detained after being responsible for two traffic accidents and attempting to evade responsibility. This was reported by the press service of the city's patrol service. According to the information provided, the incident began on Borodina Street, where the driver collided with a moped and then left the scene of the accident.

04.12.2025, 23:47
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EMERCOM: How to behave during an earthquake and what to put in a "go bag"

In connection with the recent seismic events, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued recommendations for citizens. It is important for everyone to have a "go-bag" ready, which is a set of necessary items for up to three days. The agency noted that the "go-bag" can be in any convenient form: it can be a wheeled suitcase, a backpack, or a bag. Inside, there should be food, water supplies, warm clothing, medications, a flashlight, and a whistle for

04.12.2025, 22:47
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The court sent to prison a doctor who sold ketamine to a star of the TV show "Friends"

Salvador Plasencia, the doctor who sold ketamine to the famous actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. This information was provided by the Associated Press. We remind you that Matthew Perry, the star of the cult series "Friends," passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, and an autopsy revealed that the cause of his death was acute ketamine exposure.

04.12.2025, 22:23
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6-year-old boy killed under the wheels of a car. Mother fears the culprit will be let go.

Elnura Yuldasheva, the mother of the deceased boy, contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media for help. The woman expresses concern that the perpetrator of the accident, who hit her son, may escape punishment. She also noted that the car belonging to the accused's wife has already been re-registered to another person. Elnura reported that she is divorced from Danil's father, who is currently working in Russia. Therefore, all responsibilities for raising their son fell on her

04.12.2025, 17:42
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The teacher was left without an apartment. Comment from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate.

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported that the apartment of a teacher who became a victim of fraudsters has been seized. She contacted the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District on April 4, 2025, with a statement detailing the incident. The woman, L. K. (Lyubov Kozhevnikova), born in 1960, reported that from April 1 to April 4, she received calls from unknown individuals using different numbers, posing as an acquaintance, a National Bank employee, a police

04.12.2025, 16:34
Scammers convinced a pensioner from Kara-Balta to sell her apartment
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Scammers convinced a pensioner from Kara-Balta to sell her apartment

In Kara-Balta, fraudsters deceived a pensioner, who as a result of the transaction lost her apartment. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region published information about this incident, which became known after media coverage. According to law enforcement agencies, on April 4, 2025, a woman named K.L., born in 1960, approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district. In her statement, she reported that from April 1 to April 4, she received

04.12.2025, 15:53
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Schoolchildren cross the road through an underground pipe. They are asking the authorities for help.

In Sokuluk, local schoolchildren are forced to cross the road through an underground pipe due to unsafe conditions on the roadway. This was reported by residents of the area. Recently, a tragedy occurred on this road: two girls and their grandmother became victims of a traffic accident. As a result of this incident, students from secondary school No. 2 recorded an appeal to the authorities, asking for help in regulating traffic on the adjacent street. According to them, drivers often ignore

04.12.2025, 14:30
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The driver who drifted on the streets of Bishkek was fined 15,000 soms

In connection with the video posted on social media, the press service of the Bishkek Traffic Police reported that a protocol was drawn up against the driver who was drifting. He was fined 15,000 soms, and his car was sent to the impound lot. The agency noted: “Some may argue that the driver was behaving harmlessly in a sparsely populated area. However, it should not be forgotten that roads and vehicles are potentially dangerous objects. Even in the absence of other road users, an unexpected

04.12.2025, 13:52
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In Karakol, the state has regained the building of the household services combine.

According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the "Asem" building is located in the very center of Karakol. The total area of the property is 4,028 square meters, and the land plot covers an area of 0.5 hectares. The owners have agreed to voluntarily return both the building and the adjacent territory to the city's mayor's office.

04.12.2025, 12:52
The GKNB returned the building of the "Asem" household services enterprise to state ownership in Karakol.
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The GKNB returned the building of the "Asem" household services enterprise to state ownership in Karakol.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the return of the building of the "Asem" household services enterprise, located in Karakol, to state ownership. This facility, occupying an area of 4,028 square meters, has now been transferred to the local authorities. The land on which it is situated covers 0.5 hectares. The GKNB clarified that the building was illegally privatized in 1993. The transfer of ownership was carried out by the State Property Fund through a direct

04.12.2025, 12:42
State of emergency declared in Nigeria due to mass abduction of people
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State of emergency declared in Nigeria due to mass abduction of people

In response to the ongoing wave of mass abductions, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the country. This was reported by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy, through his account on social media platform X. Photo Reuters. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the country

04.12.2025, 11:39
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In the case of the taxi driver-maniac, former judges, a prosecutor, and a lawyer have been taken into custody.

On November 25, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek made a decision to remand several individuals involved in the high-profile case related to taxi driver Kumarbek Abdyrov into custody. Among those detained were former judges, a prosecutor, and a lawyer, who will now remain in the GKNB pre-trial detention center until December 20. The detained judges are accused under Articles 336, Parts 1 and 2 "Corruption committed in the interests of an organized group or causing serious

04.12.2025, 11:28
In Sokuluk, the police detained a woman after a video of child abuse.
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In Sokuluk, the police detained a woman after a video of child abuse.

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies detained a 30-year-old woman known as M.A. on charges of abusing her children. A criminal case has been opened against her under Articles 138 (torture) and 139 (threat of violence dangerous to life and health) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detainee has been placed in a temporary detention facility.

04.12.2025, 10:55
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Bishkek City Police Department has initiated an investigation into the beating and binding of a young man on the street

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a group of unknown individuals beat and tied up a young man on the street. This information was disseminated in the media. The Bishkek City Police Department reported that after news of the incident emerged, the fact was registered in the Unified Register of the Interior Ministry of the First May District, and a preliminary investigation has been initiated.

04.12.2025, 09:57
A Kyrgyzstani was injured in a car accident in Kazakhstan
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A Kyrgyzstani was injured in a car accident in Kazakhstan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has confirmed information about a traffic accident in which a citizen of Kyrgyzstan was injured. According to data received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the incident occurred on November 25, 2025, at the checkpoint "Zhaisaan," located in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan. The injured party was a 47-year-old individual identified as S.B.

04.12.2025, 09:26
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A Kyrgyzstani was injured in a car accident at a checkpoint in Kazakhstan. Comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on the incident involving a citizen of the country who was injured in a traffic accident on the territory of Kazakhstan. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the accident occurred on November 25 at the "Zhaisaan" checkpoint in the Aktobe region, where the citizen of Kyrgyzstan, S. B., born in 1978, was injured.

04.12.2025, 09:05
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In Kazakhstan, a Kyrgyz national was injured in a traffic accident: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation

In the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan, a traffic accident occurred at the checkpoint "Zhaisaan." As a result of the accident, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, born in 1978, was injured. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The incident happened on November 25. The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan is in contact with both the injured party and his family, as well as with representatives of the Kazakh law enforcement agencies.

04.12.2025, 07:21
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A resident of Sokuluk was detained on charges of torturing her own children.

In Sokuluk, law enforcement officers detained a woman suspected of cruel treatment of her own children. This became known from a statement by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. Events unfolded after a video surfaced on social media on December 3, showing an unidentified woman beating two children in a private home. In response, officers from the Sokuluk district police department began an investigation and soon identified the individuals involved in

03.12.2025, 21:35
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A citizen of Kazakhstan seized a St. Petersburg radio station and threatened to blow it up

Recently, an incident occurred at the office of the radio station "Shock" in St. Petersburg involving a citizen of Kazakhstan named Nurlan. He burst into the studio, hit the host, and demanded airtime, threatening to detonate a bomb that he allegedly brought with him. This was reported by MK.ru. While Nurlan was trying to figure out how to turn on the microphone, the publisher Gleb Stafeev, who had come to the radio program, managed to approach him.

03.12.2025, 19:48
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Malaysia resumes search for the airliner that disappeared 11 years ago

On March 8, 2014, a Boeing 777 operating flight MH370 disappeared from the sky, and since then, this incident has become the subject of one of the most extensive and costly search operations in aviation history, reports BBC News. For many years, thousands of oceanographers, aerospace engineers, and amateur researchers have analyzed fragmented data about the flight in an attempt to determine where its disappearance might have occurred.

03.12.2025, 19:33
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Missing 12-Year-Old So Singhen Found in Bishkek

Relatives reported that 12-year-old So Singhen, who went missing in Bishkek, has been found. It should be reminded that the boy came on an excursion to the philharmonic with his teachers around 9:30. After getting off the bus, he disappeared.

03.12.2025, 19:30
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12-Year-Old Boy Who Went Missing Near the Philharmonic Found

The boy's family confirmed that he has been found. The incident occurred in the center of Bishkek. To clarify, in the morning, So Singhen went on an excursion with his class to the Philharmonic building located on Manas Avenue. After the event, he got off the bus and went missing.

03.12.2025, 19:10