Statement by Freedom for Eurasia Freedom for Eurasia strongly condemns the May 1, 2026 sentencing of Karakalpak political prisoner Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, who has been given an additional 2.5-year prison term and classified as an “especially dangerous criminal.” According to available information, he is to be transferred to a special-regime prison colony, with indications that he […]
SCAP and FFE call on the EU to ban exports of all key high-priority items to Kyrgyzstan. Thursday, 30 April 2026 On 23 April 2026, the European Council adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia. The package includes restrictive measures against Kyrgyzstan. Specifically, the EU is activating its anti-circumvention tool, by prohibiting the
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Freedom for Eurasia expresses serious concern over new violations of fair trial guarantees in the case of Karakalpak political prisoner, journalist, and lawyer Dauletmurat Tajimuratov, following the court hearing held on 10 April 2026 in Navoi. A video has been published featuring his brother, Rinat Tajimuratov, in which he provides a first-hand account of being
A coalition of leading international human rights and press freedom organizations has issued a joint letter to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressing serious concern over a marked deterioration in media freedom in Kazakhstan. The appeal follows a series of recent actions by the authorities that signal an intensifying crackdown on independent journalism. Since December 2025, several
Vienna Freedom for Eurasia recieved information that a court hearing in the case of Karakalpak political prisoner, lawyer, and journalist Dauletmurat Tajimuratov is scheduled to take place on 10 April. According to available information, new charges have been brought against him, alleging the assault of a prison officer. Particular concern arises from the fact that Tajimuratov’s
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Vienna / Bishkek Freedom for Eurasia (FFE) welcomes the decision of the Bishkek City Court to uphold the acquittal of 22 activists, politicians, and journalists in the Kempir-Abad case. This ruling confirms what international human rights mechanisms and civil society have consistently stated: the case was politically motivated, legally unfounded, and aimed at suppressing legitimate
