Edil Baisalov

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Edil Baisalov (Russian: Эдиль Байсалов) is a Kyrgyz political activist and former president of the NGO, 'Coalition for Civil Society and Democracy', a leading civic advocacy group.[1] He was born in Bishkek in 1977 and attended the American University of Central Asia and the Kyrgyz State National University. He studied in Turkey (1992-1993) and the United States (1994-1995) as an exchange student.

In February, 2003, the Kyrgyz government forcibly hospitalized Baisalov, preventing him from attending an NGO meeting.[2]

Baisalov played a leading role in the Tulip Revolution of March 24, 2005.[3]

Baisalov has campaigned against crime and corruption. On April 12, 2006 he survived an attempted assassination for his vocal criticism of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's failure to battle organized crime.[4][5][6]

In November 2006, Baisalov was involved in large anti-government demonstrations in Bishkek, acting as a spokesman for protesters.[7]

In August 2007 Baisalov joined the Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan, chaired by prime-minister Almazbek Atambaev.[8]

Baisalov is married with one daughter.

[edit] Quotes

  • "We should cherish our sovereignty. Central Asia is not anyone’s back yard."[9]
  • "We came out to the streets to demand that the government stop merging with organized crime. We demand law and order."[10]

[edit] References

  1. ^ OSI Forum: Change of Power in Kyrgyzstan. Open Society Institute. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  2. ^ Kyrgyzstan: Human Rights Update. Human Rights Watch (2004-06-23). Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  3. ^ Philip Shishkin (2005-02-25). In Putin's Backyard, Democracy Stirs -- With U.S. Help. International Republican Institute. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  4. ^ Ethan Wilensky-Lanford (2006-04-14). Victim sees Kyrgyzstan in grip of criminals. International Herald Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  5. ^ Kyrgyzstan: Assault on Organized Crime Critic. Human Rights Watch (2006-04-14). Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  6. ^ NGO outcry over Kyrgyz attack. BBC (2006-04-14). Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  7. ^ Kyrgyzstani president accuses foes. Taipei Times (2006-11-04). Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  8. ^ Edil Baisalov joins SDPK. Fergana.Ru (2007-08-27). Retrieved on 2007-08-28.
  9. ^ Isabel Gorst (2006-05-19). US facility faces eviction from Kyrgyzstan. Financial Times. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
  10. ^ Edil Baisalov quotes. thinkexist.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.

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