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What Bishkek’s Gaza Solidarity Rallies Drew

Local reporting documents gatherings and a fundraiser in October 2023.

Around 100 people attended an October 21 demonstration in Bishkek, according to regional research from the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies. A separate report by Eurasianet put attendance at around 300 at the October 29 gathering. The figures refer to separate events and are estimates.

The organisers of the October 29 gathering reported raising around US$69,000 for humanitarian aid by October 31. Local reporting documents the collection and the public assembly. The reviewed accounts give no verified transport closure, injury or property damage.

Police and transport records by country

Estimated attendance at two Bishkek gatherings
October 21, 2023About 100
October 29, 2023About 300

Approximate estimates reported by regional researchers and Eurasianet. These are separate gatherings. Source