In Light of Photos, Kyrgyz Authorities Claim Detained Journalist Staged Her Own Bruises – The Diplomat

In April, investigative journalist Bolot Temirov alleged that his wife, fellow journalist Makhabat Tajibek kyzy, had been beaten in a pre-trial detention center in Kyrgyzstan. The state Penitentiary Service (INS) denied the allegation.

On May 12, Temirov shared photos on Facebook depicting bruising to Tajikbek kyyz’s arm and face with the comment, “We received photographs of Makhabat after the beating by a pre-trial detention center officer Akylbek Ryskulov on April 5.” 

On May 13, he wished her a happy birthday, writing, “Your…