Sadyr Japrov is considered the front-runner in Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election on January 10. A little more than three months ago, he was in prison. He said charges that he took part in an attempted hostage-taking scheme were politically motivated.
Originally published at – https://www.rferl.org/a/sadyr-japarov-from-convicted-kidnapper-to-kyrgyz-president-/31038688.html

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