This written declaration commits only those who have signed it.
Kazakhstani authorities have used a regular practice of fabrication
of criminal cases, for example the pretence of financial crimes,
terrorism or social discord against peaceful protesters, bloggers,
journalists, oppositionists and their associates mentioned in the
written declaration No. 630. A threat to be prosecuted both in Kazakhstan and
abroad is used even against their family members as a form of punishment
like in the case of the Khrapunovs or in the case of the Tokmadis,
in order to obtain false confessions against the opposition.
No justification can be found for the use of torture and lack
of medical aid as means of pressure on political prisoners Mukhtar
Dzhakishev and Muratkhan Tokmadi. They are being held as hostages
by Nazarbayev’s regime as they refused to give testimonies against
an opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov.
The UN Human Rights Committee demanded that the judgment of
the Kazakhstani authorities be revoked and Dzhakishev be released
from prison. Still, Kazakhstan refused to comply with the decision
of the UN Committee, thus once again showing disrespect for its
international obligations.
We hereby demand that Kazakhstani authorities full comply
with their obligations to respect human rights, stop torture and
oppression.
