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Karakalpak activist Zhetkerbay Abdiramanov arrested in Moscow

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On December 17, 2024, Zhetkerbay Abdiramanov, an asylum seeker from Karakalpakstan, was detained at passport control at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow. Abdiramanov had arrived in Russia from the UAE to seek asylum. In December 2023, he was charged in absentia under Article 159, part 1 (Encroachments on the constitutional order) and Article 244-1 (Dissemination of […]

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Sovereignty Day of Karakalpakstan

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December 14 marked the 34th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty by the parliament of Karakalpakstan, which effectively declared independence. However, this declaration never materialized into full independence. In 1993, an interstate agreement was signed with the Republic of Uzbekistan, under which Karakalpakstan became part of Uzbekistan as an autonomous republic,

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Uzbekistan Introduces Liability for Financing and Organizing Mass Riots: A New Restriction on Dissent?

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Uzbekistan plans to introduce criminal liability for training aimed at organizing mass riots and their financing. On December 11, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis approved the corresponding bill in its first reading, developed with consideration of the experiences of Russia and Belarus. Amendments to Article 244 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan expand

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Violence Against Women Increasing in Central Asia

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In a special episode of the Majlis podcast, leading experts on human rights and gender-based violence (GBV) in Central Asia came together to discuss the region’s persistent challenges in combating GBV. The discussion coincided with the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which began on November 25. Hosted by Bruce Pannier, the

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Shame Must Change Sides: The Role of the Media in Shifting Public Attitudes Towards Gender Based Violence and Femicide

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On December 5, 2024, Svetlana Dzardanova, a human rights and corruption researcher at Freedom for Eurasia, participated in an event held at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Organized by the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence (CA Alliance) in partnership with

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Addressing Corruption in Central Asia on International Anti-Corruption Day

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On Anti-Corruption Day (IACD), observed annually on December 9, we emphasize the importance of addressing corruption in our societies. This day commemorates the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2003. Corruption remains a significant barrier to development, democracy, and good governance. With 190 countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

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