Tatiana Paraskevich, a former colleague of Kazakh opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov and one of the most important witnesses in his case, has international protection in the Czech Republic and will not be rendered to Ukraine or Russia.
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Topic: Political persecution
PACE declaration on Mukhtar Ablyazov case
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has prepared a written declaration on Kazakhstani dissident Mukhtar Ablyazov, which has so far been signed by eight members of the organisation, including the chairman of the Bundestag’s human rights committee Frank Schwabe, Pieter Omtzigt, Mailis Reps and Kimmo Sasi. In the written declaration, the signatories […]
Written enquiry to Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on the case of N. Savchenko
At the request of the Open Dialogue Foundation, Pieter Omtzigt of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) submitted a written enquiry to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on the Ukrainian lieutenant Nadiya Savchenko.
Reply from the European External Action Service concerning the matter of Oleg Sentsov
Vincent Degert, representing the European External Action Service answered questions from the Open Dialogue Foundation concerning, amongst others, the Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov, persecuted by Russia.
Martin Schulz responds to ODF’s letter on Sentsov
Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, replied to the letter sent by the ODF concerning the case of Oleg Sentsov and other Crimean activists abducted and taken to Moscow by FSB officers and charged with terrorist activities.
Will French justice finally acknowledge the political context of Ablyazov’s case?
Today, the Court of Appeal in Lyon held the main hearing in the extradition proceedings of Mukhtar Ablyazov, a long-time oppositionist of the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Since July 2013, Ablyazov has been remanded in custody.
Urgent! Negative Internet Campaign against M. Ablyazov
According to the Open Dialogue Foundation, an internet campaign has been launched against Mukhtar Ablyazov, the Kazakh dissident who is the chief opponent of Kazakhstan’s President, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan: Head of anti-corruption organisation convicted in a defamation case
The president of a Kazakh foundation “National Anti-corruption Committee”, Musagali Duambekov, has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment for “defamation” after the publication of a series of journalistic investigations.
An appeal to the heads of law enforcement agencies in Ukraine
We are deeply concerned over the deterioration of the international reputation of Ukraine connected to the extradition of refugees and prisoners of conscience to countries with a low level of democracy.
Spain intends to repeal universal jurisdiction: A huge step backwards in the sphere of human rights protection?
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.
Political prisoner Vadim Kuramshin reports systematic pressure from the colony administration
Due to several penalties imposed on human rights defender, Vadim Kuramshin and possible further provocations, he may be refused a transfer to a more lenient ‘general regime’ within his penal colony.
Kazakhstan lobby contrives a case against BTA Bank in Ukraine in order to oppress the opposition
Through the law firm ‘Ilyashev and Partners, the Kazakh party submitted to Ukrainian investigators information and personal data of accused parties; written criminal charges and requests for extradition;
France: Protect Critic of Kazakhstan Government
Don’t Extradite Refugee to Country Where he Risks Unfair Trial
The Open Dialogue Foundation expresses its condolences to the relatives of the deceased journalist Igor Larra
The official cause of death of Kazakh journalist Igor Larra has not yet been confirmed to his family. During his life, Larra was threatened repeatedly and attacked in connection with his professional activity.
The Open Dialogue Foundation demands that Vladimir Kozlov be immediately transferred to a colony in close proximity to his place of residence
Political prisoner, Kazakh opposition leader Vladimir Kozlov has been systematically and unlawfully denied a transfer to a colony in close proximity to his place of residence in Almaty Province
