A controversial Kyrgyz businessman and MP, Ryspek Akmatbayev, has been shot dead while leaving a mosque on the outskirts of the capital Bishkek. According to witnesses, Mr Akmatbayev’s body was carried away by aides after the shooting. Elected to parliament last month, he had been unable to take up his seat because of criminal proceedings against him on murder charges. He also had previous convictions for assault. Full Story