Key facts
- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov confirms plans to run for a second term.
- The election is scheduled for January.
- His intention was previously indicated by his spokesman.
- Japarov has been consolidating power in Kyrgyzstan.
- He is seeking a second term in the Central Asian nation.
Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has officially confirmed his intention to seek a second term in office. The presidential election is scheduled to take place in January. This confirmation follows earlier statements made by his spokesman regarding Japarov's political ambitions. The move comes as President Japarov continues to consolidate power within the Central Asian nation during his current term. His decision sets the stage for a potentially uncontested election, given his firm grip on the country's political landscape.