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Sadyr Japarov
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Садыр Жапаров
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Official portrait, 2021
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| 6th President of Kyrgyzstan | |
| Assumed office 28 January 2021 |
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| Prime Minister | Artem Novikov (acting) Ulukbek Maripov Akylbek Japarov Adylbek Kasymaliev |
| Preceded by | Talant Mamytov (acting) |
| Acting 15 October 2020 – 14 November 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | Sooronbay Jeenbekov |
| Succeeded by | Talant Mamytov (acting) |
| 22nd Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan | |
| In office 6 October 2020 – 14 November 2020 |
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| President | Sooronbay Jeenbekov Himself (acting) Talant Mamytov (acting) |
| Deputy | Artem Novikov |
| Preceded by | Kubatbek Boronov |
| Succeeded by | Artem Novikov (acting) |
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| Born | 6 December 1968 Keng-Suu, Kyrgyz SSR, Soviet Union (now Kyrgyzstan) |
| Political party | Mekenchil |
| Other political affiliations |
Ata-Zhurt |
| Spouse |
Aigul Asanbaeva
(m. 1991) |
| Residence | Ala Archa State Residence |
| Education | Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University |
Sadyr Nurgojo uulu Japarov (born 6 December 1968) is a Kyrgyz politician. He has been the president of Kyrgyzstan since 28 January 2021. Before becoming president, he was the acting prime minister of Kyrgyzstan in 2020. This happened after President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned.
Japarov also became acting president after Jeenbekov stepped down. However, he resigned on 14 November 2020. He did this to run in the 2021 presidential election. He won the election and became president.
Japarov started his political journey in 2005. He was elected as a deputy to the Supreme Council. From 2007, he worked in the presidential administration. This was under President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. Bakiyev was later overthrown in 2010. Japarov then returned to work as a deputy. He became well-known for organizing protests. These protests sometimes led to conflicts. Because of this, he had to leave Kyrgyzstan in 2013.
Japarov came back to Kyrgyzstan in 2017. He was arrested and sent to prison. He was sentenced to 11 years for his past political actions. But in 2020, his supporters freed him during the 2020 Kyrgyz Revolution. This event helped him rise to power in Kyrgyzstan.
During his time as president, Japarov has made changes to the government. He brought back a presidential system. This system gives more power to the president. It also reduces the power of the parliament. He also created the People's Kurultai.
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Early Life and Education
Japarov was born on 6 December 1968. His birthplace was Keng-Suu. This village is in the Tüp District of Kyrgyzstan. At that time, it was part of the Soviet Union.
After finishing middle school in 1986, he studied at the Kyrgyz National Academy of Physical Culture and Sport. In 1987, Japarov joined the Soviet Army. He served for two years in Novosibirsk. He was a commander in a telecommunications unit. He returned in 1989 as a Junior Sergeant. He continued his education until 1991. In 2006, Japarov earned a law degree. He graduated from the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University in Bishkek.
Political Career Beginnings
Japarov began his political career after the 2005 Tulip Revolution. In March 2005, he was elected to the Supreme Council. He represented the Tüp electoral district. He led a group of lawmakers called Kelechek. He supported President Kurmanbek Bakiyev.
In 2006, Japarov was part of the State Awards Commission. In 2007, he was Deputy Chairman of the Amnesty Commission. In the 2007 elections, he joined the pro-presidential party Ak Jol. This party won many seats. Japarov then became an adviser to the president. From 2008 to 2010, he worked for the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption.
After the 2010 Revolution
In 2010, President Bakiyev was overthrown. This event was called the Kyrgyz Revolution of 2010. Soon after, there were ethnic clashes in Osh and Jalal-Abad. Japarov and his friends tried to help prevent these clashes.
After the revolution, Japarov was re-elected to the Supreme Council. He was on the party list for Ata-Zhurt. This party was led by Kamchybek Tashiev. Ata-Zhurt won many seats in the 2010 election. Japarov then became the chairman of the Committee on Judicial and Legal issues.
Facing Legal Challenges
During a protest in 2012, people tried to take over the White House in Bishkek. This protest was about the Kumtor Gold Mine. Japarov and his allies were involved. They were later charged with trying to seize power. In March 2013, a court found them guilty. They were sentenced to one year and six months in prison. However, in June 2013, a higher court cleared them. They were released from the courtroom.
In May 2013, there was another protest about the Kumtor mine. Some people tried to kidnap a local official. The authorities accused Japarov of organizing this. Japarov denied being involved. He then left Kyrgyzstan and lived in Cyprus for some time.
Arrest and Imprisonment in 2017
In 2017, Japarov tried to return to Kyrgyzstan. On 25 March 2017, he was arrested at the border. He was sentenced to 11 years and 6 months in prison. While in prison, Japarov started a political party. It was called Mekenchil. He founded it with Kamchybek Tashiyev. Between 2018 and 2019, his party and supporters grew. They organized protests against his imprisonment.
Becoming a Leader in Kyrgyzstan
On 5 October 2020, protests started across Kyrgyzstan. People were upset about the results of the parliamentary elections.
Japarov was freed from a government building on 6 October. He was then taken to Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. There, he was put forward to become prime minister. Members of parliament approved him that night. However, some people said the vote was not fair. They claimed members were pressured by Japarov's supporters.
On 13 October, President Sooronbay Jeenbekov did not approve Japarov as prime minister. He asked parliament to vote again. They voted again the next day. Japarov won the nomination again. President Jeenbekov then approved him as prime minister.
The next day, 15 October, Jeenbekov resigned as president. This led Japarov to declare himself acting president. The Kyrgyzstan Constitution says the speaker of the Supreme Council should take over. But Kanatbek Isaev, the speaker, refused. So, Japarov became the acting president. Parliament confirmed him as president on 16 October 2020.
Government Changes
Since coming to power, Sadyr Japarov has made some changes. He appointed his friend Kamchybek Tashiev to a powerful position. Tashiev became the head of the State Committee for National Security. This made him the second most powerful official.
Japarov also started changes to the country's constitution. These changes created a stronger presidential system in Kyrgyzstan. This means the president has more power. The parliament's power was reduced. A new body called the People's Kurultai was also formed. These changes were approved after the 2021 constitutional referendum and the 2021 government system referendum.
President of Kyrgyzstan (2021–Present)
Since 2012, Japarov has supported the government taking control of the Kumtor Gold Mine. This mine is in his home region, Issyk-Kul Region. He has said the company running it, Centerra Gold, caused environmental problems. His views on this topic have made him popular in his region.
On 14 May 2021, he signed a law allowing the government to temporarily control the mine. This happened eight days after parliament approved it.
Other Presidential Actions
Japarov's first five orders as president were about important topics. These included spiritual development, new government hiring rules, protecting businesses, migration, and mining. On 11 February, Japarov signed a decree. It was about celebrating the 120th anniversary of Zhusup Abdrakhmanov's birth. Abdrakhmanov was an important political figure.
Foreign Policy
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Japarov has said his government will have a "multipronged" foreign policy. This means working with many countries. Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan are important partners.
Japarov has positive views of China. He has said that China and Kyrgyzstan work together. They aim to oppose certain groups. Japarov has also suggested that Kyrgyzstan could pay off its debt to China. This could be done by giving China access to mineral resources.
On 2–3 March 2021, Japarov visited Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. He met with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He also met former president Nursultan Nazarbayev. Japarov secured an agreement to help ensure Kyrgyzstan's energy supply. This agreement would prevent the Toktogul Reservoir from running too low on water. During his visit, Japarov said there were "no political contradictions" between the two countries. He added that they had "many common interests."
He visited Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a week later. There, he and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev agreed to solve all border issues quickly.
In June 2021, Sadyr Japarov met with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. They talked about Turkmenistan supplying Kyrgyzstan with natural gas and electricity. This would be for the autumn and winter. At that time, Kyrgyzstan planned to change the Bishkek power plant to use gas instead of coal.
Personal Life
Japarov is married to Aigul Japarova (born Asanbaeva). She is five years younger than him. She was born in a village near Japarov's home in the Tüp District. When he was acting president, she helped volunteers. They were fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japarov has four children. His oldest son, Dastan, died in an accident on 26 August 2019. His father died in September 2017. His mother died in March 2019. Both deaths happened while Japarov was in prison. He was not allowed to attend their funerals.
Awards and Honors
- Badge "Excellent Worker of the Soviet Army"
- In 2009, he received a medal from the Issyk-Kul Regional State Administration. This was for his contributions to the region's development.
- In 2010, he was awarded the Medal "For Merit" from the Russian Union of Afghanistan Veterans.
- In 2024, he received the Order of Friendship, 1st class. This was for helping to develop and strengthen relations between countries.
He also holds the title of:
- Honorary President of the Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Kyrgyzstan
See also
In Spanish: Sadyr Zhaparov para niños
