Kyrgyzstan: Ongoing anti-uranium protest in Bishkek April 26

Event

Anti-uranium activists have reportedly gathered outside the White House in Bishkek on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 (local time) to protest a uranium development project led by the Kara-Balta Mining Plant in the Issyk-Kul region. Protestors have called for the cancellation of the project and a full ban on development of uranium across the country. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are likely around the demonstration site.

Advice

Individuals in Kyrgyzstan, particularly in Bishkek, are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.