4 people announced their intention to run for president - CEC

Bishkek, June 27 / Kabar /. 4 Kyrgyz citizens announced their intention to run for president, deputy chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic Abdyzhapar Bekmatov told Kabar adding that they all submitted the necessary documents.

Among the candidates are Temir Sarie, who is nominated by the decision of the political council of Ak-Shumkar party, self-nominees - Nazarbek Nyshanov, Arstanbek Abdyldaev and Ata Meken leader Omurbek Tekebayev, he said.

In addition, human rights activist Rita Karasartova also expressed a desire to run. "But she did not have enough documents, and she was asked to bring them," he said.

In addition, 84 media and online publications have applied for accreditation.

The presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan will be held on October 15, 2017.