Author name: Freedom for Eurasia

On 17 February, Aqylbek Muratbai, a 35-year old blogger and a human rights advocate from Karakalpakstan, was detained for 40 days. Despite having legal representation from the Kazakh Buro for Human Rights, Aqylbek’s court hearing proceeded without his lawyer being informed. Based on Uzbekistan’s extradition request, the court approved his arrest. At the moment, Aqylbek

Just now we were informed that Karakalpak activist and head of Karakalpak diaspora organization in Almaty “Eren El” Aqylbek Muratbai was arrested by Kazakh and Uzbek law enforcement in his home in Almaty, Kazakhstan. He was taken to the Almaty city police department. According to our information Aqylbek Muratbai is arrested due to Uzbekistan’s extradition

On 8 February 2024 blogger and civil society activist Menlibayev Nauryzbai Torebai uly, persecuted by Uzbek authorities, and his family (wife and a 1-year-old child) have been transferred from Austria to Poland under Dublin procedure despite the risk of ill-treatment in Poland via air flight. The family was on the road from 5 o’clock on 8 February 2024 in

Nauryzbai Menlibayev, a prominent Karakalpak activist known for his advocacy for the rights of Karakalpaks, his wife and 2 year-old child are currently facing imminent deportation from Austria after the rejection of their asylum claim.  Freedom for Eurasia requested the European Human Rights Court to grant interim measures in accordance with Rule 39 on Nauryzbai

Anora Sarkorova, Freedom for Eurasia’s expert on Central Asia and journalist in exile is once again experiencing pressure from Tajik authorities due to her activism and published works. Previously, her family members endured unlawful interrogations and threats due to her investigations and publications on human rights violations by the Tajik authorities.  On February 1, 2024,