Kazakhstan asylum-seekers

Kazakh Court Extends Karakalpak Activist Muratbai’s Detention to 1 Year

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Prominent Karakalpak Activists Aqylbek Muratbai Facing Extradition From Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan

A court in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has extended the detention of outspoken Karakalpak activist Aqylbek Muratbai to February 15, 2025 – a full year. Muratbai (also known as Muratov) was detained on February 15, 2024 in Almaty, initially for 40 days while Kazakh authorities considered an extradition request from Uzbekistan. While Muratbai holds an Uzbek passport, … Read more

2 Russians Granted Asylum-Seeker Status in Kazakhstan, Pausing Possible Extradition

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Russian Military Recruitment Ads Reportedly Target Kazakhstan

Advertisement A pair of Russian citizens have been granted asylum-seeker status in Kazakhstan, pausing extradition proceedings against them. But there is no guarantee they will ultimately be granted asylum. Aikhal Ammosov and Natalya Narskaya, both Russian citizens, are detained in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and wanted by Moscow.  Narskaya, a vocal teacher from Moscow, was detained in … Read more