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 violated international law by forcibly returning at least 28 Uzbeks to Uzbekistan, putting their lives and well-being at risk, Human Rights Watch said today.

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