All charges against Kyrgyzstan’s former President Akayev dropped: Prosecutor’s General Office
Last criminal case against Askar Akayev regarding Kumtor gold mine project closed on Friday, says Prosecutor’s General Office
By Elena Teslova
MOSCOW (AA) - All criminal cases against Kyrgyzstan’s former President Askar Akayev have been dropped, the Prosecutor General's Office said on Friday.
Akayev was elected the first president of Kyrgyzstan in 1991 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. He held the post until 2005, when he lost power in the so-called "tulip revolution" in March 2005.
In April 2005, several criminal cases were opened against him and his family members on a wide range of charges.
The Prosecutor General's Office said the last of the cases in connection with the Kumtor gold mine, was closed on Friday, and therefore, Akayev is cleared of all charges.
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