Profile

• An out-spoken critic of President Usman and the human rights abuse he encountered in Tyrgyztan.
• After his wife Saida's death, became even more vociferously opposed to Usman. As a result he was recalled and subsequently fired from the job of Ambassador.
• Seen an embarrassment to the UK Government, who support Usman and have many strategic and commercial interests in the country.
• Now determined to turn Western public opinion against Usman. And to force both the UK and US administrations into withdrawing their support for him.