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Breaking the Chains: Tackling Kleptocracy and Corruption in Central AsiaHuman Rights, Democratic Reform, and the Power of Sanctions

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On 7 October, Freedom For Eurasia hosted an insightful and impactful event that took place on the margins of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOffice for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Conference in Warsaw, Poland. The event brought together experts, advocates, and policymakers to address the pressing issues of kleptocracy and corruption in […]

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“It’s a demonstration of colonialism.” Uzbekistan takes away Karakalpaks’ freedom of speech

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In 2022, residents of Nukus, the capital of Uzbekistan’s autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan, protested a proposed change to the Uzbek constitution that would have removed their right to secede. They succeeded—but now, in retaliation, the Tashkent government is jailing local activists and stifling free speech. My first encounter with Karakalpak identity was superficial. In late

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Denial of Refugee Status to Karakalpak Human Rights Defender Akylbek Muratbai in Kazakhstan. 

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On September 13, 2024, the Commission on Refugee Status in Kazakhstan denied the asylum application of Karakalpak human rights defender Akylbek Muratbai (also known as Muratov). The Commission stated in its refusal: “The applicant has no reasonable fears of persecution on any grounds specified in the ‘criteria’ defining the concept of ‘refugee,’ as no facts

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Commission Hearing on Refugee Status for Karakalpak Human Rights Defender Akylbek Muratbai (Muratov) took place on September 12

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September 12, 2024 a crucial hearing was held by the Commission regarding the refugee status application of Karakalpak human rights defender Akylbek Muratbai (Muratov) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The session lasted 20 minutes, after which officials said a decision would be made in the coming days. Muratbai has been detained in a pre-trial detention center in Almaty since February 15,

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Uzbek authorities are dismissive about Dauletmurat Tajimuratov’s deteriorating health. Deny the request for transfer to prison KIN-22.

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Freedom for Eurasia is extremely concerned about the health and safety of Dauletmurat Tajimuratov, who is currently being held in colony KIN-11. We urgently call on the Government of Uzbekistan to provide immediate and adequate medical treatment for Dauletmurat Tajimuratov and ensure that he serves his sentence in the special colony KIN-22, designated for former

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URGENT: Commission Hearing Scheduled for September 12 on Refugee Status for Karakalpak Human Rights Defender Akylbek Muratbai (Muratov)

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On September 12, a crucial hearing will be held by the Commission regarding the refugee status application of Karakalpak human rights defender Akylbek Muratbai (Muratov) (@muratbaiman). Muratbai has been detained in a pre-trial detention center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, since February 15, 2024. His arrest followed an extradition request by the Uzbek authorities, who are persecuting him for posting clips

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