Kazakhstan: Ensure Independent Probe Into Clashes

The Kazakh authorities should immediately restore communications with Zhanaozen and ensure an investigation into clashes there between police and civilians is independent.

(Moscow) – The Kazakh authorities should immediately restore communications with Zhanaozen and ensure an investigation into clashes there between police and civilians is independent, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch also called on the Kazakh government to allow independent human rights groups and journalists to work in the area without interference.

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