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Kyrgyzstan holding 191 for extremism-related crimes: officials

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BISHKEK -- Kyrgyzstan is holding 191 inmates convicted of extremism and mercenary activities, AKIpress reported, citing unidentified officials.

The officials made their remarks at a dialogue in Bishkek Thursday (October 25) focusing on efficient prison administration and on the incarceration and treatment of extremists and terrorists.

In total, among the inmates, 89 were convicted of extremism, 83 of terrorism and 19 of participation in mercenary activities.

Fourteen are serving life sentences.

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