According to “Hook” media today, around 19:00 Tashkent time, the film crew of journalist Alexey Pivovarov was detained in Nukus along withjournalist of “Hook” media Feride Makhsetova. The detention was based on a statement filed by a local resident. The crew is currently held at the Nukus Department of Internal Affairs—they have been allowed to keep their […]
Updated December 01, 2024 We express grave concern regarding the recent arbitrary detention of journalist Alexey Pivovarov, along with his film crew from the project “Redaction,” and local journalist Feride Mahsetova in Nukus, Karakalpakstan. They were held in Main Department of Interior (GUVD) of Nukus. According to report they were invited for a ‘conversation’. We
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Karakalpak language being recognized as a state language in Karakalpakstan, a sovereign republic within Uzbekistan. This milestone, achieved on December 1, 1989, is a testament to the Karakalpakstan’s rich cultural heritage. However, this day also serves as an urgent call to protect and preserve the Karakalpak language, which
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Vienna, November 29, 2024 We are deeply concerned about the recent detention of lawyer Samat Matsakov by Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This incident, which follows a pattern of intimidation against legal professionals representing individuals accused of politically motivated charges, poses a significant threat to the right to defense and the independence of
Freedom for Eurasia urgently calls for the immediate release of Karakalpak human rights defender Saadatdin Reimov due to severe health concerns and mistreatment in detention. Saadatdin Reimov, currently held in Penal Colony No. 34 in Kamashi district, Kashkadarya region, has experienced significant health issues during his imprisonment. Reimov, 57, recently suffered partial paralysis on the
Karakalpakstan. Dire Situation of Human Rights Defender Saadatdin Reimov. Read More »
Freedom for Eurasia has received alarming information regarding the deteriorating prison conditions faced by Dauletmurat Tajimuratov in colony KIN 11, Navoi, Uzbekistan. Reports indicate that Tajimuratov is experiencing daily threats from the colony administration and worsening of his living conditions. He has been warned of an imminent transfer back to the maximum-security prison, where he
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