Sapar Isakov
Sapar Jumakadyrovich Isakov (Kyrgyz: Сапар Жумакадырович (Жумакадыр уулу) Исаков, Sapar Jumaqadıroviç (Jumaqadır uulu) İsaqov; born July 29, 1977)[1] is a Kyrgyz politician. He was Prime Minister from 26 August 2017 to 19 April 2018.[2] He was chief of staff for President Almazbek Atambayev.[3]
Sapar Isakov Сапар Исаков (Kyrgyz) | |
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| 19th Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan | |
| In office 26 August 2017 – 19 April 2018 | |
| President | Almazbek Atambayev Sooronbay Jeenbekov |
| Preceded by | Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziev (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziev |
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| Born | 29 July 1977 Frunze, Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic, (now Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
On 19 April 2018 the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov fired Isakov and the government following a vote of no confidence.[4]
Isakov was arrested June 5, 2018 for corruption charges.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Sapar Isakov appointed head of Presidential Administration - KYRGYZSTAN". 24.kg. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ↑ "Kyrgyz Parliament Approves Atambaev Ally As New Prime Minister". rferl.org. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ↑ Eurasianet (2017-08-25). "Kyrgyzstan: New PM Seen as Powerbroker of the Future". Eurasianet.org. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ↑ "Kyrgyz President Fires Government Following No-Confidence Vote". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
- ↑ Putz, Catherine. "Kyrgyzstan Hunt for Power Plant Corruption Continues". Thediplomat.com. The Diplomat. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ↑ Putz, Catherine. "Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Faces 20 Years on Corruption Charges". The Diplomat. Retrieved Aug 8, 2019.
- ↑ Jailed Former Kyrgyz PM Hospitalized With Stroke Symptoms