Villagers in Issyk-Kul gather for peaceful protest to raise lack of drinking water problem
AKIPRESS.COM - Residents of Jon-Bulak village, Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region held a peaceful rally to raise the problem of the lack of drinking water, local councilor Adilet Imanbekov said.
Villagers came to the regional center Karakol town to raise their problem.
Water issue in Jon-Bulak village has existed for many years. The locals can stand it anymore, he said.
Region's governor met with the protesters and promised to help with the purchase of water pipes and to take the issue under personal control, said Imanbekov.
After that, the protesters dispersed.