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Kyrgyz MP Elvira Surabaldieva Declines State Security Offer
Kyrgyz MP Elvira Surabaldieva has turned down an offer of state security, calling it a waste of budget funds and expressing confidence in the rule of law. The offer was made by Deputy Dastan Dzhumabekov after she testified in the "Case 75" trial. Surabaldieva stated she does not fear those who threaten her.
Quick Facts
Who
Elvira Surabaldieva
What
declined state security
When
2026-06-18
Where
Kyrgyzstan
- declined state security
- offered state security
- testified as a witness in Case 75
- questioned by media
- Elvira Surabaldieva
Elvira Surabaldieva, a member of the Kyrgyz Parliament (Jogorku Kenesh), has declined an offer of state security, stating that it would be an unnecessary expense for the national budget and that she feels safe in a state governed by the rule of law.
Responding to a question from Kaktus.media, Surabaldieva explained her decision, which followed her participation as a witness in the high-profile "Case 75" trial involving former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev. She said: "No. Why? First, it's an unnecessary expense from the state budget. Second, I believe we still live in a rule-of-law state. And I have no one to fear. Those who threaten, I believe, are not the kind of people I should fear."
The offer of state protection had been made during a parliamentary session by fellow deputy Dastan Dzhumabekov. Surabaldieva’s refusal highlights her confidence in the legal system and her assessment of the threats as not serious enough to warrant protective measures.
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Why This Matters
This decision signals a robust confidence in Kyrgyzstan's legal system amid a politically sensitive trial (Case 75) involving a former security chief, and challenges the default assumption that high-profile witnesses require state protection, potentially setting a precedent for fiscal prudence and personal courage in public life.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireElvira Surabaldieva declines state security offer during an interview with Kaktus.media