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Paragraph 29
 

In this context, it is worth noting that Article 16 par 2, which used to refer to human rights and fundamental freedoms as being of “superior value”, now states that human rights are part of these “highest values”. This may serve to undermine the significance and status of such rights and freedoms in the Kyrgyz Republic’s legal order (see also pars 40-42 infra).