Казахстан
Қазақстандағы саяси тұтқындар
196 задакументаваных спраў
Kazakhstan's political-prisoner population grew sharply after the January 2022 ('Qantar') unrest, when protests sparked by fuel-price increases were met with security-force violence and mass detentions. Activists, independent journalists, labor organizers, and members of unregistered opposition movements continue to face prosecution under broadly drawn extremism, terrorism, and 'inciting social discord' statutes.
Coverage of Kazakhstan in this database is currently aggregated from the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and the Coalition Against Torture in Kazakhstan, with English translation and standardized case classification by The Detained.
Асноўныя крыніцы: Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights
Nurlanov was sentenced to 5 years for creating an extremist group, propaganda for seizure of power, organizing mass riots, and illegal possession of firearms, as part of the 'Group of Seven' case.
Konar was sentenced to 5 years for creating an extremist group, propaganda for seizure of power, and organizing mass riots, as part of the 'Group of Seven' case.
Kulzhakhanov was sentenced to 6 years for creating an extremist group, propaganda for seizure of power, organizing mass riots, and illegal possession of firearms, as part of the 'Group of Seven' case.
Kiysymbayev was sentenced to 5 years for creating an extremist group, propaganda for seizure of power, organizing mass riots, and illegal possession of firearms. He sustained a gunshot wound during protests, was detained, and subjected to torture by police. Reports indicate that they have been subjected to torture.
Andreyeva was sentenced to 6 years for creating and managing an extremist group, propaganda for seizure of power, and organizing mass riots. She has been repeatedly prosecuted for participating in peaceful protests.
Batkayev was sentenced to 5 years for participation in an organized criminal group and issuing invoices without actual work. Initially given restriction of liberty, his sentence was changed to imprisonment on appeal.
Amirov was sentenced to 7 years for incitement of social discord, propaganda of terrorism, and participation in an extremist organization. He was prosecuted for a Facebook video using the word 'jihad' in a non-violent context. He is a victim of punitive psychiatry and attempted suicide in detention. Reports indicate that they have been subjected to torture.
Karibayev, a visually impaired 70-year-old, was sentenced to 7 years for alleged embezzlement of funds from a holiday house where he worked. He claims he is being prosecuted for uncovering corruption linked to Nursultan Nazarbayev's daughter, making his detention life-threatening.
Shilibayev was sentenced to 8 years for attacks on buildings and participation in mass riots, specifically in the 'seizure of Almaty airport' case during the January protests. He pleaded not guilty.
Tleuzhan, a civil activist and journalist, was sentenced to 4 years for organizing mass riots in the 'seizure of Almaty airport' case. She and Nurpeisov were accused of blocking aircraft movement, but she pleaded not guilty, stating they were only at the airport for a short time.
Sagintay received a 5-year sentence for organizing and participating in mass riots. He admits attending protests in Taraz but denies breaking the law, claiming he tried to calm others. He refused an offer of release in exchange for incriminating others.
Nurpeisov was sentenced to 8 years for robbery, unlawful seizure of a vehicle, and attack on buildings, in connection with the 'seizure of Almaty airport' during the January protests. He was accused of organizing riots and attempting to seize a Kazaeronavigatsiya office to prevent CSTO troop arrival.
150 з 196 спраў пакуль не нанесены на карту — звычайна таму, што першакрыніца не пазначыла дакладнае месца.
Figures reflect documented cases in this database · a lower bound, not an official total
