Authorities rule out journalism in Saipov case

"We are concerned that Kyrgyz authorities have ruled out journalism as a motive for Alisher Saipov's murder," CPJ's Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Nina Ognianova said. "The investigation into this crime has made little progress and seems to be hampered by a lack of political will. Saipov was a brave journalist and critic of the human rights abuses of Uzbek President Islam Karimov's regime. The Kyrgyz authorities must publicly disclose the reasons for their action."