Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: Forced Returns to Uzbekistan Illegal

On: June 10, 2011

In: Asylum Seekers, Europe/Central Asia, Forced Expulsions, Kazakhstan, Press release, Refugees, Religious Freedom, Torture, Uzbekistan

The Kazakh government has violated international law by forcibly returning at least 28 Uzbeks to Uzbekistan, putting their lives and well-being at risk.

(Astana) – The Kazakh government has viol…Continue Reading

Kazakhstan: Don’t Extradite Uzbeks to Torture

On: June 7, 2011

In: Asylum Seekers, Europe/Central Asia, Extradition, Kazakhstan, Press release, Refugees, Torture, Uzbekistan

Kazakh authorities should not extradite 32 detainees to Uzbekistan, where they face a real risk of torture.

June 9 Update – A June 7 letter to Kazakhstan’s prosecutor general and June 7 press…Continue Reading