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Askhat Balkybaev

Police in Shymkent arrested local blogger Askhat Balkybaev on suspicion of extortion and fraud. He allegedly used videos of officials' misconduct to demand money.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Kalima Djaparova

A pensioner sentenced to two years of restricted freedom for expressing views critical of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Human rights defenders view her case as politically motivated retaliation for her speech.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 2, 2026

Erlan Baltabay

A trade union leader who was originally prosecuted for embezzlement as retaliation for labor rights activities. He was recently imprisoned for five months after failing to pay court-imposed fines.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 2, 2026

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