Madrid: Seminar on persecution of the media in Kazakhstan

Madrid: Seminar on persecution of the media in Kazakhstan

18.06.2014

On June 18 Madrid was the scene for a seminar organised by Reporters Without Borders and the Open Dialogue Foundation on repressions against journalists in Kazakhstan.

In Madrid about persecution of the media in Kazakhstan and “alliance of dictators”

In Madrid about persecution of the media in Kazakhstan and “alliance of dictators”

18.06.2014

On June 18 Madrid was the scene for a seminar organised by Reporters Without Borders and the Open Dialogue Foundation on repressions against journalists in Kazakhstan. Among the speakers were ODF experts, and Kazakh lawyers, journalists and political activists.

Alexandr Pavlov appeals to the international community

Alexandr Pavlov appeals to the international community

11.04.2014

An associate of the Kazakh opposition and independent media outlets issued ​​an appeal to the European and global institutions, urging them to ensure a fair conclusion to his case. Pavlov fears he will be extradited from Spain, where the authorities are succumbing to pressure from Astana.

Spain intends to repeal universal jurisdiction: A huge step backwards in the sphere of human rights protection?

Spain intends to repeal universal jurisdiction: A huge step backwards in the sphere of human rights protection?

21.03.2014

Under pressure from the Chinese authorities, the Spanish Parliament is hurriedly preparing an amendment to the Judiciary Act. It is planning to do away with the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows Spanish courts to prosecute the gravest crimes committed beyond its borders.

Pavlov’s lawyers write to Spanish Foreign Ministry

Pavlov’s lawyers write to Spanish Foreign Ministry

07.03.2014

On 5 March, Alexander Pavlov’s lawyers submitted a document to the Spanish Foreign Ministry complaining about the actions of Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Spain, Bakyt Dyussenbayev. In the letter, the lawyers expressed great concern about the information recently published by the daily El Pais. Among other things, the newspaper wrote about a meeting between the ambassador […]

Spanish authorities secretly agree to extradite Pavlov to Kazakhstan. Spanish court temporarily suspended the extradition amid pending asylum procedure

Spanish authorities secretly agree to extradite Pavlov to Kazakhstan. Spanish court temporarily suspended the extradition amid pending asylum procedure

20.02.2014

According to the information received by Open Dialogue Foundation, the Spanish government secretly issued a decree, allowing the extradition of Aleksandr Pavlov to Kazakhstan, on 14 February 2014.

The court upholds its ruling – now the fate of Pavlov is in the hands of the government

The court upholds its ruling – now the fate of Pavlov is in the hands of the government

10.12.2013

On 8 November, 2013, the judges of the Criminal Chamber of the Audiencia Nacional court voted on the ruling in Pavlov’s case.

Information on the Audiencia Nacional announcement in Alexandr Pavlov’s case from 03.10.2013 and its consequences

Information on the Audiencia Nacional announcement in Alexandr Pavlov’s case from 03.10.2013 and its consequences

04.10.2013

On October 3, the Audiencia Nacional court announced it postpones the decision on Alexandr Pavlov’s extradition to Kazakhstan, a Central-Asian dictatorship, until 25 October.

Please support the petition against the potential extradition of Alexandr Pavlov to Kazakhstan on politically motivated charges

Please support the petition against the potential extradition of Alexandr Pavlov to Kazakhstan on politically motivated charges

29.09.2013

We, the undersigned, appeal to the government of Spain not to allow the extradition of Alexandr Pavlov to Kazakhstan.

If the Spanish government expels asylum seeker, Alexandr Pavlov to Kazakhstan, international obligations in the field of human rights will be violated

If the Spanish government expels asylum seeker, Alexandr Pavlov to Kazakhstan, international obligations in the field of human rights will be violated

29.09.2013

In the case of extradition, Alexandr Pavlov will face torture and unfair trial, and Spain will once again breach its international obligations concerning the protection of the rights of asylum seekers.

Report on misuse of the Interpol system

Report on misuse of the Interpol system

27.09.2013

Kazakh authorities are exploiting the legal mechanisms of the International Criminal Police Organisation in order to persecute opponents of the regime.

The life and health of Alexander Pavlov are under threat due to his possible extradition to Kazakhstan on politically motivated charges

The life and health of Alexander Pavlov are under threat due to his possible extradition to Kazakhstan on politically motivated charges

11.08.2013

Alexander Pavlov’s lawyers appealed against the decision of a Spanish court on his extradition to Kazakhstan. The former security chief and confidant of opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov is a valuable source of information for the law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan

How Europe helps the ‘hunters’ of Ablyazov

How Europe helps the ‘hunters’ of Ablyazov

25.07.2013

Last Thursday, the Spanish Audiencia Nacional сourt decided to hand over Aleksandr Pavlov, a former bodyguard of Mukhtar Ablyazov, to Kazakh authorities. He was charged with conspiracy to carry out a terrorist attack.

Kazakh authorities demand the extradition of Alexandr Pavlov

Kazakh authorities demand the extradition of Alexandr Pavlov

04.07.2013

Kazakh authorities are trying to extradite Mukhtar Ablyazov’s former bodyguard Alexandr Pavlov. In view of the vague nature of the charges, the Open Dialogue Foundation calls upon the authorities of the Kingdom of Spain to prevent the extradition of A. Pavlov to Kazakhstan

NSC is fabricating cases on terrorism

NSC is fabricating cases on terrorism

02.04.2012

The published video is a staged, unsuccessful attempt to discredit opposition figures in the eyes of the public

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