Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has appointed Mederbek Usarov to the position of Deputy Ombudsman. The Zhogorku Kenesh, the country’s parliament, approved his election during a session held on June 11th. Usarov will serve as Deputy Akyikatchy, the Kyrgyz term for Ombudsman. The decision was announced by the parliamentary press service following the vote. This appointment fills a key role within the nation’s human rights oversight body. Details regarding Usarov’s prior experience or specific focus areas were not immediately available. The confirmation process suggests a continued effort to strengthen independent oversight of rights issues in Kyrgyzstan.