Deficiencies in the administration of justice continue to pose a major impediment to the attainment of justice for victims and the establishment of confidence in the rule of law throughout Kyrgyzstan, particularly in the south, despite government efforts, based on Statement released by Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights. It has been one year now since the outbreak of inter-ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan which left more than 435 dead, 2000 injured and hundreds of thousands displaced. (From OHCHR Statement). Trials monitored by OHCHR – from city courts to the Supreme Court – continue to reveal concerns about due process, the independence of the judiciary, security for defendants, their lawyers and court officials. Law enforcement investigations into the June events have routinely been accompanied by allegations of extortion, ill-treatment and torture of detainees. Reports of continuing discriminatory practices towards Kyrgyzstan’s various national and ethnic minorities are deeply troublesome, particularly as the country moves into the politically charged atmosphere of a Presidential election campaign. We are concerned that if discrimination and intolerance are allowed to grow, they may escalate into further communal violence and even large-scale conflict. Accountability and justice are essential to enable true reconciliation and the long term stability of the region. Victims needs to be able to seek redress and the government should look at developing a comprehensive reparations programme. The judicial system must maintain its impartiality irrespective of the ethnicity of victims, lawyers and defendants. Judges must be guided exclusively by the new Constitution and applicable international human rights standards. Our office will continue to monitor developments and render all possible assistance towards this end. END of STATEMENT ---“Kyrgyzstan Ethnic Killing-Year After” - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/movie/kyrgyzstan-ethnic-killing-year-after/27314 Related Reports at diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/war-crimes-justice Including: By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook Become a Fan at “Diplomatically Incorrect” Twitter – Follow at DiplomaticallyX