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The President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov commented on the removal of immunity from his predecessor Almazbek Atambayev and his possible criminal prosecution, 24kg reports.

Speaking at a meeting with residents of the Panfilov district of Chui region, the president said: “I know that at present the Kyrgyz people are interested in my position on the situation around Almazbek Atambayev. Recent events around him, including a call for questioning as a witness, are natural phenomena. In a state of law it is necessary to act exclusively within the framework of the legislation. Only then will the country develop".

Atambayev himself has repeatedly stated that the events surrounding him are illegal, and called on the authorities to return to the legal field.

In addition, it should be noted that Atambaev in 2017 became the first president of Kyrgyzstan to resign without a revolution. Jeenbekov was initially considered as his protege, but already in 2018 their relationship deteriorated. By 2019, the former and current presidents entered into open hostility.

"The Qazaq Times"