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Human Rights Situation in Kazakhstan

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent action to address human rights abuses in Kazakhstan, including political repression, restrictions on free speech, and reports of torture.
10 14.03.2019
Other
civil law
human rights
social policy
political party
public administration

Key points

  • The human rights situation in Kazakhstan is described as deteriorating, with the country characterized as an authoritarian regime.
  • Authorities are accused of using broadly defined criminal laws regarding 'inciting discord' and 'spreading false information' to prosecute journalists and activists.
  • Peaceful assemblies, such as those protesting land reforms or political party conferences, have been met with mass detentions and excessive police force.
  • Independent trade unions and non-governmental organizations face significant restrictions through burdensome registration and funding regulations.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Human rights situation in Kazakhstan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Human rights situation in Kazakhstan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Human Rights Situation in Kazakhstan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights situation in Kazakhstan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Human rights situation in Kazakhstan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Human rights situation in Kazakhstan Human rights situation in Kazakhstan
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