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Kyrgyzstan: Arrest of human rights defender, Ms Tolekan Ismailovaposted on: 2009/03/19

Front Line is concerned by reports of the arrest of Ms Tolekan Ismailova following her participation in a peaceful demonstration in Bishkek, on 18 March 2009. Tolekan Ismailova is the Chairperson of the Human Rights Centre “Citizens Against Corruption”. Although she was released later the same day, after the charges against her were dismissed, Front Line remains concerned at this evidence of an ongoing pattern of harassment.