Kyrgyzstan: activists hold rally against mining companies in Bishkek
Rally against environmental pollution took place near the building of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek. According to the organizer of the rally Eleri Bitekchi, the reason for the protest was alleged transfer of Sarychat-Ertash nature reserve in Issyk-Kul region to Kumtor gold mining company. “Barsbek initiative group intends to sue all mining companies, in…