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Yevgeny Zhovtis

A leading human rights defender in Kazakhstan, Zhovtis was sentenced to four years in prison following a fatal traffic accident. Human rights organizations and legal experts argue the prosecution is a politically motivated attempt to silence him ahead of Kazakhstan's OSCE chairmanship.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Batika Bilash

Activist Batika Bilash has been released from custody and placed under house arrest for two months. She was accused of fraud following complaints from individuals who donated to a YouTube channel.

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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