A court in Kyrgyzstan on Friday sentenced four men – three Kyrgyz and one Kazakh national – to over 13 years in prison for plotting an attack on a U.S. airbase in the country. The four, who were arrested last September, have declared their innocence, and their defense lawyers say they will appeal the ruling. U.S.-led coalition forces are stationed at the main airport in Kyrgyzstan, located on the outskirts of Bishkek, the capital, to support military operations in Afghanistan.
Kyrgyzstan Court Sentences 4 Men to 13 Years for Planning Attack on U.S. Airbase
A Kyrgyzstan court has sentenced four men to 13 years in prison for allegedly planning an attack on a U.S. airbase. The defendants, who claim innocence, plan to appeal the decision. This case highlights the ongoing security concerns in Central Asia related to U.S. military presence.
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Kyrgyz court sentenced four men for plotting attack on U.S. airbase.
- Kyrgyzstan court arrest four men
- Kyrgyzstan court sentence four men
- four men declare Kyrgyzstan court
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The sentencing underscores the judicial response to security threats in Kyrgyzstan.
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