Students Attend Awareness Sessions on Preventing Radicalism, Extremism, and Drug Abuse

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Students Attend Awareness Sessions on Preventing Radicalism, Extremism, and Drug Abuse

2025-11-20 / 924 / 11:11:00

Osh State University organized a series of information sessions for students across its institutes, faculties, and colleges to raise awareness about preventing radicalism, extremism, and drug abuse.

The sessions were attended by Akhmat Omorov, a representative of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations in Osh, and Gulmira Zhapakova, a representative of the Department of Prevention and Public Relations of the Drug Control Service under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

During the meetings, experts emphasized that international extremist organizations primarily aim to influence young people and spread their ideology. Students were provided with detailed explanations of the tactics and methods used by such groups, supported by real examples. Presentations were shown to illustrate legal requirements and effective approaches to countering extremism.

Gulmira Zhapakova warned students that many online offers of “easy money” are, in fact, linked to the transportation and distribution of illegal substances. She shared insights from her professional experience and demonstrated dangerous situations using social media videos. The role of canine units in detecting drugs was also showcased, followed by a practical demonstration involving trained dogs.

Nurlakim Arziev, Head of Security at Osh State University, urged students to follow the law, avoid harmful behavior, and stay focused on obtaining a high-quality education. He reminded them that any violations of internal university regulations would result in appropriate measures.

The awareness sessions were held from November 10 to 18, initiated by the University Security Service as part of the implementation of the State Policy Concept of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Religious Sphere for 2021–2026.