Author name: Freedom for Eurasia

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 […]

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

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

On November 15, 2024, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed amendments to Uzbekistan’s law “On the legal status of foreign nationals and stateless persons”. These changes, specifically to Articles 29(1) and 35(1), aim to enhance state security and sovereignty through the inclusion of foreign individuals who engage in public actions or calls that oppose the state’s interests