The Open Dialogue Foundation has addressed the President of the European Parliament concerning the matter of the Ukrainian journalist E. Agarkov and the abducted female pilot N. Savchenko.
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Topic: Political prisoners
Schulz responds to ODF letter: Ukraine situation remains an EU concern
President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz has responded to a request sent by the Open Dialogue Foundation regarding the case of film director Oleg Sentsov and Ukrainian activists arrested in Crimea and illegally transferred to Russia, where they were charged with alleged participation in a terrorist group and preparation of terrorist acts. Schulz expressed […]
Dissident Aron Atabek is being subjected to cruel treatment in a Kazakh prison
The famous Kazakh dissident and poet, Aron Atabek was transferred to a detention facility in Pavlodar, where he was held under intolerable conditions. For his attempts to defend his rights, he was placed in solitary confinement as a “deliberate violator”.
Kazakh authorities refuse to provide treatment for Aron Atabek
According to PEN International, the Kazakh dissident and poet, Aron Atabek, who is currently serving a long sentence in Kazakhstan, has no access to medical care. Atabek has been suffering from pain in his back and legs since 2006, when he was injured as a result of police actions.
Ukrainian journalists have been released in Slavyansk
On May 8, 2014, a press conference was held within the premises of UNIAN in connection with the release of Ukrainian journalists, Sergey Lefter and Artyom Deynega.
Political prisoner Vladimir Kozlov transferred to a penal colony in close proximity to his place of residence
On 20 March, 2014, the Kazakh political prisoner Vladimir Kozlov was transferred from a remote colony in North-Kazakhstan Province to a colony in close proximity to his place of residence in Almaty Province.
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.
Political persecution against the Kazakhstan dissident Aron Atabek
The well-known Kazakhstan dissident and poet as well as political prisoner Aron Atabek has been behind bars for over six years now. For a number of years, he has been kept in a solitary confinement cell in oneof the most rigid regime prisons of the country.
The case of Bakhtyzhan Kashkumbayev: Kazakh authorities accused a Christian pastor of extremism and incitement of religious hatred
67-year-old pastor, Bakhtyzhan Kashkumbayev, who has health problems, was remanded in custody for nine months.
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
Monitoring of human rights violations and other socially significant events in Kazakhstan
03.06.2013 – 10.06.2013
Vladimir Kozlov does not receive proper medical care in prison
During his stay in the colony, the health condition of the 52-year-old Kazakh oppositionist has considerably worsened. Due to the lack of necessary medical equipment and medical specialists in prison, Vladimir Kozlov does not receive adequate assistance
Vladimir Kozlov transferred to the Kazahstani Siberia
By the decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Kazakhstan, the opposition politician has been convoyed to the penal colony outside the area of his residence, namely to Petropavlovsk, North Kazakhstan Province
Zhanaozen, Kazakhstan: Wind of change
We present to you an information booklet, devoted to the turbulent situation in the Republicof Kazakhstan – the largest country in Central Asia and the third largest economy in the CIS (after Russia and Ukraine).
Kazakhstan: Opposition leader sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison with confiscation of property
On 08.08.2012, a sentence in the case of opposition leaders has been handed down.Vladimir Kozlov was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months imprisonment with confiscation of property. Akzhanat Aminov and Serik Sapargali were sentenced to 5 and 4 years’ probation, respectively
