Author name: Freedom for Eurasia

Freedom for Eurasia received judicial decisions regarding administrative convictions of people in Karakalpakstan participating in telegram groups of Leader of Alga Karakalpakstan party in exile Aman Sagidullaev and “Svobodu Tajimuratovu (Freedom to Tajimuratov).” A.A.  was detained for seven days for joining telegram groups under Article 202(2) of the Administrative Code of Uzbekistan “Tendency to participate […]

On 27 of March  Dauletmurat Tajimuratov, a lawyer and a courageous champion of human rights from Karakalpakstan celebrated his birthday. He turned 45. However, instead of celebrating with loved ones, Tajimuratov finds himself spending yet another year confined behind bars. This marks the second consecutive year of his unjust imprisonment. Tajimuratov’s unwavering commitment to defending

Freedom for Eurasia repeatedly has drawn attention to the case of Saadatdin Reimov, a Karakalpak activist sentenced to four years in prison under Article 159 (1) for alleged involvement in activities against the state.* Reimov’s arrest on August 30, 2022, related to unrest on July 1-2, triggered by false accusations made under police pressure. During

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