Author name: Freedom for Eurasia

We express deep concern over the disappearance of Mr. Tilekmat Kudaibergen uulu (also known as Tilekmat Kurenov), a Kyrgyz civil rights activist and outspoken government critic, who went missing in Dubai on April 10, 2025. His whereabouts remain unknown, and no official investigation has yet been confirmed. Freedom for Eurasia has previously reported on the […]

Human Rights Defenders and lawyer representing victims – the largest Tajik opposition party in exile – denounce crimes against humanity committed by the State of Tajikistan and refer the matter to the International Criminal Court. Press Release On April 10, 2025 Freedom For Eurasia with support of Norwegian Helsinki Committee, the NGO FUVI – International

On April 3, 89 civil society organizations signed a joint statement calling on the IFC and the EBRD to ensure remedy and accountability, for the severe and systemic violations at Indorama Agro cotton project, Uzbekistan. You can find the statement in English below and in Uzbek here. We, the undersigned civil society organizations, call on the

Freedom for Eurasia strongly condemns the recent arrest of independent journalist Kanyshai Mamyrkulova by the Bishkek police on charges of “inciting mass unrest” and “stirring interethnic hatred.” This arrest represents continious violation of the freedom of speech, opression of press freedom and human rights abuses in Kyrgyzstan. According to the official statement from the Ministry

Freedom for Eurasia is deeply alarmed by the ongoing mistreatment in Uzbekistan’s KIN-11 colony of Dauletmurat Tajimuratov, a Karakalpak human rights defender who was imprisoned for sixteen years for exercising his fundamental rights for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Uzbekistan’s KIN-11 colony. Reports indicate severe human rights violations, forced labor, physical abuse, and inhumane detention

Zhetkerbai Abdramanov, a Karakalpak activist has been subjected to severe human rights violations, including an unlawful extradition, politically motivated charges, and violations of due process. His court hearings are scheduled to begin on March 13, 2025, in Nukus, raising serious concerns about the fairness of the proceedings. Abdramanov worked as a laborer in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan over the