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Freedom for Eurasia’s response to Uzbek government’s reply to the United Nations and Special Rapporteurs regarding the detention and treatment of Dauletmurat Tajimuratov

Freedom for Eurasia’s response below covers substantive issues and claims made in the Uzbek government’s reply to the United Nations and Special Rapporteurs regarding the detention and treatment of Dauletmurat Tajimuratov, drawing on independent reports and international standards for context. On alleged riots and criminal charges Uzbek authorities claim Tajimuratov instigated mass unrest in Karakalpakstan […]

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Karakalpak Human Rights Defender Aqylbek Muratbai finally departs Kazakhstan

Aqylbek Muratbai, a human rights defender from Karakalpakstan and long-time resident of Kazakhstan, has been persecuted for his peaceful advocacy on behalf of the Karakalpak people, particularly for exposing human rights violations following the July 2022 protests in Karakalpakstan. His activism focused on defending the Karakalpak minority’s cultural and political rights led to politically motivated

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Freedom of Eurasia expresses concern over reports of torture against Tilekmat Kurenov, extradited from the UAE to Kyrgyzstan

The human rights organization Freedom of Eurasia expresses deep concern over reports of torture and inhumane treatment of Tilekmat Kurenov (Kudaibergen), who was unlawfully extradited by the United Arab Emirates to the Kyrgyz Republic, despite holding asylum seeker status recognized by the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). According to credible information received, psychological, moral, and physical pressure is being exerted on Kurenov by

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Statement on the Condition of Dauletmurat Tajimuratov

Recent correspondence from the family of imprisoned human rights defender Dauletmurat Tajimuratov raises serious concerns about his deteriorating health and the conditions of his confinement. In a message received today, the Tajimuratov family reports that their mother recently visited Dauletmurat Tajimuratov. While his overall condition remains relatively stable, his eyesight has significantly worsened. Previously, Tajimuratov worked in a lime production

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Freedom For Eurasia Condemns Kyrgyz Court Ruling Banning Independent Media Outlets, Calls for Sanctions Against Prosecutor and Judge

Vienna, Austria Freedom For Eurasia strongly condemns the decision issued on October 27, 2025 by Judge U.A. Abdyrakhmanov of the Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, at the urging of Prosecutor N.U. Salaidinova, and Representative of the Main Investigative Department of State Committee of National Security Narmatov T.T. to declare the media projects “Temirov Live,”

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Leila Seiitbek, human rights activist: “Refugees from Central Asia have no support networks in Europe”

A discussion on human rights, European migration policy, and Central Asian dissidents Translation from Russian to English by Freedom For Eurasia. Original can be found pn Vlast.kz Almas Kaisar, Vlast Leila Seiitbek, photo from knews.kg Leila Seiitbek, a human rights defender and activist, fled Kyrgyzstan with her family in 2016, fleeing political persecution by the authorities.

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