JUN 1, 2026 — ASTANA — Serious concerns are raised regarding the ongoing house arrest and criminal prosecution of Mr Amir Kassenov, Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency. Mr Kassenov is currently detained pursuant to Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the «dissemination of knowingly false information». In a formal video address directed to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Mr Kassenov impugned the state’s application of national security legislation against independent members of the press, stating: «Whenever you speak about the recently adopted Constitution, you emphasise that one of its principal objectives is the protection of national security and sovereignty. Before I became the subject of criminal prosecution for carrying out my journalistic duties — having simply provided a platform to individuals who themselves contacted me, insisted on meeting with me, insisted that their position be presented as the opposing side, and who came to me with documentary evidence and numerous petitions submitted to every possible state authority, including the Presidential Administration — I acted solely in the interests of our citizens, our country and our national security. I now find myself effectively subjected to unlawful criminal prosecution for having sincerely defended my homeland as a genuine patriot of Kazakhstan. One question therefore remains unanswered: will my homeland now protect me?” [1]
JUN 1, 2026 — ALMATY Region — The Court of Appeal has upheld the order of the judge of first instance directing the compulsory admission of Hieromonk Iakov (secular name Vladimir Vorontsov), formerly a cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church, to the Republican Psychiatric Hospital situated in the settlement of Aktas. The appellate proceedings were initiated by the subject’s legal representatives seeking a reversal of the impugned order. Counsel for the defence, Mr Galym Nurpeissov, reported the following in respect of the proceedings: «In the course of the hearing, submissions were made to the effect that the findings of the psychological and psychiatric evaluation were disclosed to the defence only ex post facto, notwithstanding that the order for compulsory institutionalisation was predicated solely upon the said evaluation. Whilst the Court took note of these submissions, it declined to vary the order, confining its direction to an instruction that the prosecutor ensure adherence to procedural propriety.» Mr Vorontsov remains remanded in custody for a judicially authorised period of three months. The criminal prosecution has been brought pursuant to Articles 302 and 296 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The material indictments concern the alleged operation of premises designated for the consumption of controlled narcotic or psychotropic substances, alongside the unlawful possession of narcotic substances without intent to supply. [2]
JUN 1, 2026 — ALMATY — Criminal proceedings have formally commenced before the Almaly District Court of Almaty in the matter of Mr Adiletkhan Moldakhan, a legal practitioner. At the preliminary oral hearing, the defendant entered a full plea of guilty to the indictment preferred against him under Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the «Dissemination of Knowingly False Information». The Court considered and subsequently dismissed an interlocutory application submitted by the defence seeking the defendant’s enlargement on bail or unconditional release from custody. Conversely, a separate application requesting the conclusion of a formal procedural agreement (plea-bargaining arrangement) was deferred and remitted to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for statutory review and determination. The Court has formally recognised Mr Yerzhan Uzabayev, former Deputy Head of the Almaty Police Department, and Mr Serik Shumayev, Head of the Almaty Administrative Police Directorate, as injured parties (complainants) within the proceedings. The underlying prosecution arises from a series of public statements disseminated by Mr Moldakhan in relation to a high-profile road traffic incident on Al-Farabi Avenue. The prosecution contends that the defendant unlawfully impugned the integrity of the administration of justice by alleging both the complicity of law enforcement personnel and the direct involvement of the scions of senior state officials in the incident. [3] [4]
JUN 1, 2026 — ASTANA — The Criminal Court has convicted human rights defender and civil activist Mrs Elvira Bekzadina under Article 380 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the use of violence against a representative of state authority) and Article 378 of the same Code (concerning the insult of a representative of state authority). The court imposed a sentence of two years’ imprisonment. Presiding Judge Ms Akmaral Aliyeva ordered a twelve-month suspension of the custodial sentence, conditional upon Mrs Bekzadina’s parental responsibilities for her two minor children. The prosecution relates to an incident on 16 December 2025. Mrs Bekzadina, accompanied by her two daughters, was in transit to the Memorial to the Victims of Famine and Political Repression to lay flowers in commemoration. Credible reports indicate that police officers intercepted the family and, without lawful justification or prior explanation, attempted to separate the children from their parents by force. Mrs Bekzadina intervened to prevent the apprehension of her daughters, aged seven and ten. Following this confrontation, Mrs Bekzadina, her husband, and their children were arrested and transferred into police custody at a local station. [5]
JUN 1, 2026 — ALMATY — Some ten Views adopted by the relevant United Nations treaty bodies in respect of individual communications submitted by Kazakhstani journalists remain wholly unimplemented. Similarly, of the approximately fifty United Nations recommendations touching upon freedom of expression and access to information, only a single determination has been implemented to any meaningful extent. Furthermore, the recently enacted Constitution, in its present form, fails to provide any mechanism whereby the determinations of United Nations bodies may be given effect, even in principle. This systemic deficit reflects the current state of Kazakhstan’s engagement with the United Nations human rights framework insofar as it concerns the protection of the right to seek, receive and impart information, and the wider exercise of the right to freedom of expression. [6]
JUN 1, 2026 — ALMATY — A press conference was convened in Almaty under the title, “Suppression by the Authorities of a Meeting Between Members of Atajurt and the United States Embassy.” The proceedings sought to highlight the systemic targeting and arbitrary detention of family members associated with the Atajurt movement. Crucially, the evidence presented indicates a coordinated effort by state authorities to obstruct a scheduled diplomatic engagement between these individuals and representatives of the United States Embassy in Astana. The representations delivered by Mr Asen Nursan, a member of the human rights organisation Atajurt, and Mrs Oralkhan Aben, spouse of the detained political activist Tursynbek Kabi, focused on the unsafe convictions of eighteen members of the Atajurt organisation. These individuals have been sentenced to varying terms of custodial imprisonment under Article 174 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the «incitement of national discord.» Testimony received indicates that between 25 and 27 May 2026, relatives of the convicted activists sought to travel to the capital, Astana, to exercise their right to brief diplomatic staff from the United States Embassy. The state apparatus deployed a series of disruptive measures to frustrate this engagement. The reported state overreach comprised forcible removal of individuals from public transport, including trains and commercial taxis, prior to their arrival in Astana, and extrajudicial detention of family members to prevent their attendance at the diplomatic briefing. [7]
JUN 1, 2026 — ALMATY Region — Legal counsel, Mr Galym Nurpeissov and Mr Dias Akhmetov, were granted a fifteen-minute consultation with their client, Hieromonk Iakov (secular name Vladimir Vorontsov), a former cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church. The meeting took place within the secure psychiatric facility situated in Aktas. Upon the conclusion of the consultation, Mr Nurpeissov issued the following statement: «We have taken instructions on all outstanding matters. Mr Vorontsov continues to challenge the lawfulness of his compulsory admission to this institution. He maintains that the proceedings were conducted in absentia, without prior notice or the opportunity to be heard. A formal complaint has now been lodged with the Department of Health impugning the conduct of the medical practitioners who carried out the psychiatric evaluation.» Mr Vorontsov remains remanded in custody pursuant to a subsisting pre-trial detention order. The criminal proceedings fall under Articles 302 and 296 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which concern allegations of maintaining premises for the consumption of controlled drugs or psychotropic substances, and the unlawful possession of controlled substances without intent to supply. [8]
JUN 1, 2026 — ASTANA — The court considered applications submitted by counsel for the defence, Mr Vassiliy Sadykov, seeking a variation of the remanded preventive measure imposed upon human rights defender Mr Yermek Narymbay, together with a stay of the criminal proceedings on the submission that the alleged conduct failed to disclose the necessary actus reus or constituent elements of a criminal offence. The court dismissed both applications, holding that there were no lawful grounds upon which to vary or discharge the preventive measure previously ordered. The underlying proceedings are brought pursuant to Article 430(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, concerning the alleged non-compliance with a judicial decision which has entered into legal force. [9]
JUN 2, 2026 — ASTANA — The number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in receipt of foreign funding within the Republic of Kazakhstan has sustained a downward trajectory. According to the official register maintained by the Ministry of Finance, some 200 entities were recorded during the latter half of 2024. By the conclusion of the first half of 2025, this figure had contracted to 186, falling further to 155 during the second half of 2025. Ms Gulmira Birzhanova, Head of Legal Services at Media Qoldau and Co-Founder of the Legal Media Centre, observed: «Whilst the majority of democratic states mandate that non-governmental organisations adhere to statutory financial reporting requirements, they do not generally require the public disclosure of individual donors. The publication of such a register — manifestly through the dissemination of granular data concerning funding sources and specific financial values — gives rise to serious concerns regarding compatibility with the rights to privacy, freedom of association, and the prohibition of discrimination. Furthermore, the publication of these metrics risks exposing civil society organisations to disproportionate interference, stigmatisation, and systemic prejudice.» [10].
JUN 2, 2026 — ASTANA — Defence counsel, Ms Yuliya Malyukova, has made the following formal representation in response to the public appeal issued by the Editor-in-Chief of KazTAG, Mr Amir Kassenov: «Following the decision of the Procuracy to endorse the position adopted by the investigative authority, my client has lost all confidence in the objectivity and impartiality of the pre-trial process. He is fully cognizant of the potential ramifications of issuing this public statement, and recognises that it may expose him to further adverse consequences. Notwithstanding these risks, he has elected to petition the President directly, in the firm belief that there exists an alternative, material perspective on this matter which ought properly to be heard.» Mr Kassenov remains subject to a house arrest order in connection with ongoing criminal proceedings. The prosecution has been initiated under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, concerning the alleged «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [11]
JUN 2, 2026 — ASTANA — The reQUEst Human Rights Initiative, has reported what is understood to be the first documented enforcement of statutory provisions prohibiting the purported “dissemination of information containing propaganda of non‑traditional sexual orientation” within the jurisdiction. Between 30 March and 5 April 2026, access within Kazakhstan to the official website of reQUEst was subject to systemic disruption. Subsequent inquiries by the organisation established that the disruption was the result of a deliberate administrative restriction. On 21 April 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Information confirmed that access to the website had been restricted pursuant to domestic legislative provisions concerning the alleged ‘promotion of non-traditional sexual orientation’. In communicating this measure, the competent authority declined to disclose either the formal administrative decision authorising the restriction or the underlying expert assessment upon which the determination had been purported to rely. reQUEst has since initiated formal judicial review proceedings to challenge the lawfulness of the blocking order. A preliminary hearing has been listed for 8 June 2026, after which the substantive merits of the claim are expected to be adjudicated in open court. [12]
JUN 2, 2026 — ASTANA — Following a public video address directed to President Tokayev by Mr Amir Kassenov, Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency, his spouse, Mrs Aigul Kassenova, issued the following statement: «Conscious of the risk that the judicial and law enforcement authorities may seek to retaliate against the publication of this broadcast by alleging a breach of bail conditions to justify an escalation in the severity of his remand, I wish to state unequivocally that my husband has complied fully with the terms of his house arrest. Notably, the most recent interlocutory orders extending his detention were handed down in absentia, notwithstanding his express application to attend the proceedings. This procedural irregularity raises profound concerns as to the lawfulness, propriety, and adversarial fairness of the impugned decisions.» Mr Kassenov remains subject to a strict house arrest order in connection with criminal proceedings preferred under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, relating to the alleged dissemination of knowingly false information.» [13]
JUN 2, 2026 — ASTANA — The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Ms Zhanar Sekerbayeva, co-founder of the Feminità initiative. By way of background, in April 2026, the Inter-District Criminal Court found Ms Sekerbayeva guilty of an offence under Article 109-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the offence of ‘Battery’), whereupon the court imposed a financial penalty in the sum of 173,000 tenges. Upon reviewing the matter, the appellate court dismissed the appeal in its entirety and affirmed the judgment of the court of first instance without variation. [14]
JUN 3, 2026 — ASTANA — Member of Parliament Rinat Zaitov has publicly advocated for the relief of individuals subject to criminal convictions arising from online publications and the expression of opinion via the internet. Mr Zaitov urged fellow parliamentarians to exercise the necessary political resolve to ensure that persons convicted under Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the «Dissemination of Knowingly False Information») are explicitly brought within the scope of the proposed amnesty currently under consideration in connection with the adoption of the new Constitution. Whilst the competent state authorities have to date declined to extend the draft amnesty legislation to offences under Article 274, Mr Zaitov submitted that such an omission would constitute a grave error. Within the domestic media sector, Article 274 has long been characterised as the primary legislative instrument deployed against journalists. International human rights organisations, notably the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), have repeatedly called for its decriminalisation. It is contended that the vague and disproportionately broad drafting of the provision permits the arbitrary initiation of criminal proceedings against virtually any journalist or commentator. [15]
JUN 3, 2026 — KARAGANDA Region — Representations have been formally submitted by the residents of Mikhailovka, situated within the Arshaly District, to the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the Akim of the Akmola Region, Mr Marat Akhmetzhanov, seeking urgent executive intervention. Invoking the administration’s stated doctrine of the «Listening State», the petitioners drew attention to protracted systemic failures regarding municipal infrastructure within the settlement. Principal among these grievances are the severe degradation of the public highway network, critical deficiencies in the supply of wholesome drinking water, and the wholesale absence of adequate street lighting. The representations contend that these infrastructural deficits are symptomatic of wider systemic challenges afflicting rural communities across Kazakhstan. On the evidence presented, it is considered that the grievances articulated by the inhabitants are well-founded and substantiated. [16]
JUN 3, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Yevgeniy Zhovtis, human rights defender, submitted a memorandum in relation to the criminal prosecution of Mr Amir Kassenov and his subsequent public petition to President Tokayev: «The prosecution of Mr Kassenov, considered alongside his video representation and the wider circumstances surrounding the invocation of Article 274 of the Criminal Code — concerning the dissemination of knowingly false information — operates within an exceptionally complex juridical, political, and informational matrix. There are three potential courses of action available. 1. The Judicial remedy — this entails the lodging of formal complaints, drawing specific attention to procedural improprieties and allegations of ill-treatment or torture, which the prosecuting authorities are under a statutory duty to investigate. It demands adherence to the principle of equality of arms, adversarial proceedings, and the safeguarding of due process. However, empirical evidence demonstrates that these mechanisms lack efficacy within authoritarian frameworks. 2. The public relations and informational remedy — this involves the dissemination of material to galvanise public awareness and shape civil opinion. Nevertheless, little confidence remains regarding the independence or efficacy of the law enforcement agencies or judicial organs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 3. The international remedy — this consists of submitting a formal communication to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, invoking the relevant UN Special Procedures, and seeking the diplomatic intervention of international non-governmental human rights organisations.» Mr Kassenov remains subject to a judicial house arrest order pending criminal proceedings instituted pursuant to Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, relating to the alleged dissemination of knowingly false information. [17]
JUN 3, 2026 — ALMATY — The Adil Soz International Foundation for the Protection of Freedom of Speech has made formal representations expressing grave concern over the nature and handling of the ongoing criminal proceedings initiated against the journalist Ms Alexandra Sentsova (also known as Alekhova). Ms Sentsova had been indicted pursuant to Article 147(5) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This specific provision establishes a criminal offence in respect of the unlawful dissemination via mass media of personal data deemed to constitute an individual’s private information, where such dissemination is alleged to have caused substantial harm to the rights and legitimate interests of the data subject. The investigation has concluded, and the matter has formally been preferred to the court of first instance for trial. In its formal submission, the Adil Soz Foundation underscored the principle that criminal proceedings against members of the press must satisfy a high threshold of public interest and be underpinned by rigorous legal authority. Such prosecutions must strictly comport with the core tenets of the rule of law, namely legality, legal certainty and equality before the Law. The Foundation has stated its expectation that the trial court will conduct a robust, objective, and exhaustive examination of the evidence and the submissions advanced by both the prosecution and the defence. Having regard to the chilling effect that criminal sanctions impose upon investigative journalism, it is submitted that a proportionate application of human rights standards should lead to the discontinuance of the criminal proceedings. [18]
JUN 4, 2026 — ALMATY — Facebook page belonging to the investigative journalist, Mr Ayan Sharipbayev, was rendered inaccessible following the publication of material concerning Mr Timur Turlov, the majority shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp. The impugned publication alleged that Mr Turlov may have provided misleading disclosures either to the financial regulatory authorities in the United States or to law enforcement agencies within the Republic of Kazakhstan. In evidence submitted to this inquiry, Mr Sharipbayev observed: «The page remains unavailable at the material time. The platform’s automated content-moderation systems appears to have restricted access to my account in the immediate aftermath of an unprecedented volume of coordinated adverse reporting. There are strong grounds to infer that this targeted technical intervention was orchestrated in direct response to my recent reporting on the commercial activities of the individual in question.” [19]
JUN 4, 2026 — ASTANA — A collective of Kazakhstani legal practitioners has issued a formal appeal to the Head of State, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, formally registering grave anxieties regarding the current trajectory and structural integrity of the domestic judiciary. The submission, promulgated on behalf of Ms Sholpan Ismailova, advocate, contends that systemic structural deficiencies have begun to undermine fundamental judicial functions. The text of the representation states inter alia: ‘An increasing number of citizens are encountering judicial determinations which provoke not merely legitimate scrutiny but profound consternation. In matters characterised by a compelling weight of evidence, manifest contradictions, and material breaches of statutory law, the tribunals frequently hand down judgments that are irreconcilable with both rudimentary logic and the core tenets of justice. There is a growing apprehension that elements within the judiciary now operate under a presumption of impunity, standard accountability mechanisms having apparently failed.’ [20]
JUN 4, 2026 — City of BRUSSELS, Belgium — The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has published its Global Rights Index 2026, providing a comprehensive assessment of the statutory protection and practical enjoyment of labour rights across 151 jurisdictions. The Index evaluates State compliance with core international labour standards, with particular reference to freedom of association, the right to organise and bargain collectively, and the right to take industrial action. The Republic of Kazakhstan has once again been assigned to Category 5, denoting a jurisdiction in which there is no guarantee of workers’ rights. According to the ITUC findings, this classification is necessitated by systematic infractions of fundamental labour rights, severe statutory and practical restrictions imposed upon the operation of independent trade unions, and persistent interference by both state authorities and employers in the internal administration and lawful activities of independent workers’ organisations. [21]
JUN 4, 2026 — AKTAU, Mangystau Region — Civil rights activist Muratbay Zhumagaliyev, a resident of Zhanaozen and a prominent participant in the 2011 civil unrest, was apprehended by law enforcement authorities pursuant to Article 296(4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The statutory provision in question relates to the alleged unlawful possession or handling of controlled narcotic substances on what the state defines as a particularly large scale. Digital footage circulating widely across social media networks appears to document the immediate circumstances of the arrest. The material indicates that Mr Zhumagaliyev vociferously protested his innocence at the scene, declaring: «They planted it in my pocket! They’re framing me!» The video evidence ostensibly depicts personnel from a specialist police unit surrounding the subject adjacent to an official police transport vehicle. Legal counsel instructed by Mr Zhumagaliyev has attended the temporary detention facility with a view to establishing the formal legal basis and precise circumstances under which their client is being held. The detention follows the prior dissemination of digital media alleging that Mr Zhumagaliyev had committed an assault against a disabled individual at his private residence. Prior to his deprivation of liberty, Mr Zhumagaliyev had publicly averred that he was the subject of a coordinated and politically motivated disinformation campaign designed to compromise his standing. [22]
JUN 4, 2026 — ASTANA — The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan has issued its thirty-fourth consecutive refusal to register the national public association «АҒАРТУ ЖӘНЕ ӨРКЕНДЕУ« (formerly operating under the designation YNTYMAQ), a civil society initiative led by the prominent campaigner Mr Meiram Kazhyken. In its formal determination, the Ministry of Justice cited non-compliance with statutory instruments as the primary ground for the rejection of the application. Specifically, the competent authority asserted that the organisation’s foundational Charter requires substantial amendment to bring Chapter 5 into conformity with the explicit provisions of Article 11 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On Public Associations’. [23]
JUN 4, 2026 — ALMATY — The Almaty City Court of Appeal has dismissed a private appeal lodged by defence counsel against an order made on 27 April 2026 by the Bostandyk District Court. The impugned order authorised the freezing of bank accounts held by the journalist, Mr Vadim Boreiko, and further imposed an injunction restraining him from disseminating any information touching upon the progress of the judicial proceedings in his own case. These restrictions were granted pursuant to an application by the construction company, Etude Ybyrai, which has initiated civil proceedings against Mr Boreiko seeking damages for alleged non-pecuniary loss. The underlying claim is said to arise from his investigative reporting on a dispute between the claimant company and local residents. [24]
JUN 5, 2026 — MANGYSTAU Region — Personnel within the Drilling Operations Department of the state-owned oil and gas enterprise OzenMunayGaz initiated a temporary one-hour cessation of labor. This industrial action was undertaken in protest against the detention of the civil society activist, Muratbay Zhumagaliyev. Mr Zhumagaliyev is presently subject to criminal investigation by the authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The workforce has issued an ultimatum to the relevant state authorities, intimating that further, sustained strike action will commence failing his immediate release from state custody should he not be released within twenty-four hours. The criminal proceedings against Mr Zhumagaliyev are being pursued under Article 296(4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This provision concerns the alleged unlawful acquisition, possession, or handling of narcotic substances on a particularly large scale, absent any intent to supply. [25]
JUN 5, 2026 — KYZYLORDA — Representations have been received by way of a public appeal from Ms Damesh Shildebayeva, the mother of the detained civil activist, Ms Gulnaz Serikbayeva. Ms Serikbayeva is currently remanded in custody, pending trial under Article 174(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The state authorities allege an offence relating to the incitement of national discord. The family of the accused strongly contends that the prosecution is politically motivated and lacks a sound evidential foundation. It is averred that the charges stem exclusively from a single expression of political speech published on a social media platform. The material in question concerned the domestic policy implications of visa-free entry arrangements for citizens of the People’s Republic of China into Kazakhstan. In her formal appeal, Ms Shildebayeva stated: «Dear human rights defenders, I ask for your help. Please help secure my daughter’s release. I am ill and depend upon her care. She has always looked after me. My grandson and I have now been left alone. I sincerely ask for your assistance.» [26]
JUN 5, 2026 — ALMATY — It has been reported by the journalist, Mr Ayan Sharipbayev, that access to his personal social media accounts was compromised and subsequently lost. This interference reportedly occurred immediately following the publication of material asserting that Mr Timur Turlov — the controlling shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp. — may have misled both the United States financial regulatory authorities and the law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Mr Sharipbayev’s report detailed the scale of the financial losses allegedly sustained by Mr Turlov, which the latter contends arose as a direct consequence of investigative reporting undertaken by the KazTAG news agency. According to Mr Sharipbayev, these findings accord precisely with the position previously maintained by the Editor-in-Chief of KazTAG, Mr Amir Kassenov. Mr Kassenov has consistently asserted that there appear to be material discrepancies between the financial disclosures made by Freedom Finance in its corporate filings and the domestic losses formally claimed by the firm within Kazakhstan. [27]
JUN 6, 2026 — ALMATY — The KazTAG news agency submitted a formal public representation to the Embassy of the United States in the Republic of Kazakhstan, addressed specifically to Her Excellency the Ambassador, Julie M. Stufft. The submission raised serious concerns regarding apparent irregularities within the financial reporting mechanisms of Freedom Holding Corp. The text of the representation reads as follows: «The consolidated financial statements of Freedom Holding Corp. for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 have been deposited with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The aforementioned statements disclose a record annual net profit of USD 153 million. Conversely, during judicial proceedings before the court in Petropavl on 4 June, JSC Freedom Finance — a subsidiary undertaking of Freedom Holding Corp. — admitted liability for losses sustained during the preceding financial year amounting to USD 613,384,400.80. Madam Ambassador, we respectfully request that these matters be formally brought to the attention of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.» [28]
JUN 7, 2026 — ALMATY — In evidence submitted for consideration, Mr Aman Khalykuly, a prominent political commentator and public affairs columnist, observed: «Why have citizens lost confidence in state institutions? Whilst political parties undergo formal restructuring, the composition of the legislature shifts, and public officials are routinely reassigned, a substantial proportion of the electorate perceives no material advancement in their daily socioeconomic conditions. The ruling party has engaged in successive rebranding exercises; however, for a significant cohort of civil society, these nomenclature changes have failed to deliver substantive political reform. Public assessment of the executive and legislative branches is predicated not upon political rhetoric or partisan nomenclature, but upon measurable outcomes. These encompass the standard of educational provision, accessibility of healthcare services, general living standards, the structural integrity of public infrastructure, and, crucially, the impartiality and transparency of state decision-making processes.» [29]
JUN 7, 2026 — ZHANAOZEN, Mangystau Region — The criminal proceedings against civil activist Mr Muratbay Zhumagaliyev have been reclassified from an offence under Article 296(4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the unlawful handling of controlled drugs on a particularly large scale) to a more severe indictment under Article 297(3) of the same Code. The substituted charge alleges the unlawful acquisition, possession, and transportation of controlled drugs for the purpose of supply on a particularly large scale. This offence carries a statutory custodial sentence of between seven and twelve years’ imprisonment. The court has further remanded Mr Zhumagaliyev in custody for a period of two months. This development has been confirmed by his legal representative, Aigul Aizharikova. [30]
JUN 8, 2026 — ASTANA — Information has been received from Mrs Aigul Kassenova, the spouse of Mr Amir Kassenov (Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency), indicating an unprocedural and unexpected acceleration of the criminal proceedings currently pending against her husband. In a formal statement detailing these procedural irregularities, Mrs Kassenova observed: «The court appears determined to conclude the proceedings against my husband with undue haste. We had previously been advised that the substantive trial would commence on 15 June before the Almaly District Court in Almaty, and that the hearings would be conducted in person. However, we have today been notified that the listing has been unexpectedly brought forward to 11 June. As a consequence of this abridgement of time, the majority of the defence team have prior professional commitments in respect of other concurrent proceedings and are objectively precluded from attending on the revised date. Legal counsel representing Freedom Finance have similarly confirmed their inability to appear on 11 June.» Mr Kassenov remains subject to a house arrest order in connection with criminal proceedings instituted under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The indictment relates to the alleged «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [31]
JUN 9, 2026 — ALMATY — Ms Bakhytzhan Toregozhina, a leading human rights defender operating within the jurisdiction, has formally impugned the procedural integrity of recent judicial practices, specifically, indicating accelerating trend whereby criminal proceedings of high political salience are routinely architecturalised to take place in camera (behind closed doors): «A deeply troubling practice has consolidated within the criminal justice apparatus of Kazakhstan in recent years. Manifestly, core criminal prosecutions brought against political activists, commentators, journalists, and public figures are systematically being diverted into closed sessions. The state authorities routinely justify these derogations from the principle of open justice by citing applications ostensibly submitted on behalf of complainants, or by invoking generalised assertions regarding the security of anonymous witnesses. Such procedural exclusions have already been dispositive in the trials of the human rights defender and political figure Marat Zhylanbayev, the journalist Duman Mukhammedkarim, and the politician Nurzhan Altayev. Identical restrictions are presently being deployed in ongoing proceedings within the regional jurisdictions of Kokshetau, Almaty, and Karaganda, thereby fundamentally obstructing independent legal observers from discharging their monitoring functions.» [32]
JUN 9, 2026 — TARAZ, Jambyl Region — Industrial action has been initiated by workforce personnel at the Novodzhambul Phosphorus Plant. The primary grievances underpinning this dispute concern systemic non-compliance with statutory employment entitlements and aggressive workplace policing. Representatives of the workforce contend that management has failed to remit contractually owed holiday pay, withheld mandatory employer contributions to the Compulsory Social Health Insurance Fund, and subjected employees to intrusive physical searches involving police canine units. In statement, the corporate executive maintained that the operations in question were deployed exclusively as part of a broader preventative law enforcement initiative, executed in cooperation with state canine authorities. However, testimonial evidence secured from plant operators presents a starkly contrasting account of the operational environment following recent changes in corporate control. Plant operator Ms Dametken Kashekova stated: «Following the acquisition of operational control of the enterprise by representatives of Kazakhmys, working conditions have deteriorated markedly. The inflation-linked salary adjustments contractually or statutory due for 2026 have systematically failed to materialise. Furthermore, personnel exercising their statutory right to annual leave are being denied their requisite holiday entitlements, in clear breach of their respective contracts of employment.» [33]
JUN 9, 2026 — SEMEY, Abai Region — Criminal proceedings remain ongoing against the civil activist and artist, Mr Nurzhan Sembayev. On 3 February 2026, Mr Sembayev was apprehended at his place of work by a specialist police unit; he was subsequently remanded in custody pending trial. The State authorities have preferred charges against Mr Sembayev pursuant to Articles 258 and 405 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The indictment alleges the financing of extremist activities and active participation in the affairs of a proscribed organisation. The prosecution’s case relies fundamentally upon material published by Mr Sembayev on the social media platform Facebook. This includes the dissemination of content originally authored by Ms Bakhytzhan Toregozhina, the Director of the human rights non-governmental organisation, Ar.Rukh.Haq. The bill of indictment asserts that, throughout the course of 2025, Mr Sembayev «deliberately and systematically provided informational support to the proscribed extremist organisation ‘Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan’.» [34]
JUN 9, 2026 — ASTANA — Defence counsel Ms Yuliya Malyukova, acting on behalf of the Editor-in-Chief of KazTAG news agency, Mr Amir Kassenov, has submitted formal allegations of unlawful interference with her professional duties by judicial and prosecutorial authorities. The material facts asserted by Ms Malyukova are as follows: «On consecutive days, the clerk of the Almaly District Court in Almaty contacted me via telephone regarding a judicial direction to expedite the main oral submission hearing, bringing the date forward from 15 June to 11 June 2026. In the course of these communications, the clerk sought disclosure of my professional itinerary and commitments for the latter date. I advised the court clerk that I was under a prior professional obligation to attend a scheduled consultation at the Prosecutor’s Office in Oral on 12 June at 15:30 hours. Shortly after this disclosure, I was contacted by a representative of the Oral Prosecutor’s Office and informed, summarily and without variation, that the scheduled consultation had been cancelled and I would no longer be received.» The defendant, Mr Kassenov, remains subject to a continuous period of house arrest. The state authorities have instituted criminal proceedings under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, libelling the offence of the dissemination of knowingly false information. [35]
JUN 9, 2026 — ASTANA — Evidence indicates that systemic content removal mechanisms, administered by third-party service providers, are being weaponised to restrict public access to independent reporting by the Legal Media Centre through Google’s search index and suppress public interest journalism. Data compiled by the Lumen Database — an international repository tracking digital censorship and online content de-indexing requests — reveals a coordinated effort to disrupt the Legal Media Centre’s digital footprint. Specifically, an unidentified actor has lodged a formal copyright infringement complaint under global content removal frameworks. This notice explicitly sought the removal of a core publication from Google’s search index. [36]
JUN 9, 2026 — ASTANA — In submissions to a roundtable briefing convened within the Mazhilis, Ms Assel Tokayeva, legal counsel, advanced proposals for statutory amendment to Article 115-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The proposed revisions seek expressly to extend the ambit of the existing offence of stalking to encompass online harassment and digital surveillance. Whilst acknowledging that the introduction of Article 115-1 represented a significant legislative development, Ms Tokayeva posited that the current statutory formulation remains overly restrictive in its scope. It was argued that the narrow construction of the provision fundamentally undermines its efficacy as a preventative mechanism. Furthermore, Ms Tokayeva urged the introduction of a graduated scale of criminal liability to reflect varying degrees of offending. It was submitted that the statutory framework should distinguish between the gravity of specific behaviours, thereby ensuring that criminal sanctions are strictly proportionate to the seriousness of the conduct concerned. [37]
JUN 10, 2026 — ALMATY — Defence counsel Ms Rena Kerimova issued a formal statement on behalf of her clients, Chief Executive Officer of the KazTAG news agency, Mr Asset Matayev, and its Editor-in-Chief, Mr Amir Kassenov: “The editorial leadership of the KazTAG news agency has been subjected to criminal proceedings following the publication of investigative reports concerning complaints lodged by retail investors. These investors, who sustained significant financial losses through the investment firm Freedom Finance, identified themselves to the agency as victims and maintained that they had exhausted all avenues of recourse without securing a response from competent state authorities. The individuals concerned attended the agency’s offices in person, submitted to interviews, detailed their grievances, and provided corroborating documentation. In publishing these accounts, KazTAG acted in strict conformity with established professional and ethical journalistic standards: namely, by granting a hearing to all affected parties, actively seeking official comment, and disseminating the information so obtained in the public interest.” Mr Kassenov is currently remanded under house arrest pending criminal proceedings instituted pursuant to Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the “dissemination of knowingly false information.” Mr Matayev is formally indicted pursuant to Article 293(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, under the statutory heading of “Hooliganism.” [38]
JUN 10, 2026 — ASTANA — Legal proceedings have been initiated against the opposition politician and public figure, Mr Yermek Narymbay, in connection with his second term of imprisonment imposed in 2016, which is widely contended to be politically motivated. Following the entry into force of the most recent judgment against Mr Narymbay, ancillary restrictions remained operative, prohibiting his participation in public and political life. It is upon the basis of those restrictions that the present criminal prosecution has been instituted. The state authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan have preferred charges against Mr Narymbay under Article 430 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the non-compliance with a judicial order. The gravamen of the state’s case rests upon the allegation that he disseminated material deemed to be provocative concerning the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 March. Whilst the proceedings are ostensibly being conducted in open court, members of the press and independent observers have been excluded from the courtroom itself. They have instead been directed to an adjacent room to observe the trial on a television set. The justification advanced by the court administration for this arrangement is a purported lack of sufficient seating capacity within the principal chamber. [39]
JUN 10, 2026 — TALDYKORGAN, Jetisu Region — The Regional Court upheld the convictions and sentences handed down to the Atajurt activists. The appellate bench affirmed the ruling of the Taldykorgan City Court as legally sound and dismissed the appeals in their entirety. The principal defendants — namely Mr Bekzat Maksutkhan, leader of the Atajurt movement, alongside activists Messrs Tursynbek Kabi, Yerkinbek Nurakyn, and Yerbol Nurlybayev, and supporters Messrs Margulan Nurdangazy, Kuandyk Koszhanov, Batylbek Baikazy, Yergali Nurlybayev and Bakytzhan Shugyl — were each sentenced to five years’ immediate custodial imprisonment. The convictions were brought pursuant to Article 174(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an offence concerning the purported «incitement of social, national, tribal, racial, class or religious discord». Messrs Kanat Turdybay, Ayan Kalymbek, and Asylkhan Kokshayev (Atajurt supporters) were each sentenced to a five-year term of restriction of liberty. Messrs Bedelkhan Kabilashym, Nurkeldy Nursapa (supporter), and Ms Nazigul Maksutkhan (legal counsel to the Atajurt movement and sister of Mr Bekzat Maksutkhan) were each sentenced to four years and eight months’ restriction of liberty. Mr Bakytnur Nurmukan was sentenced to five years’ restriction of liberty and ordered to be released from custody forthwith. Mr Akzhigit Beissenali was sentenced to four years and eight months’ restriction of liberty and similarly released from custody. Mses Gulnar Shaimurat and Guldariya Sherizat were each sentenced to five years’ imprisonment; however, the execution of their respective custodial sentences was deferred by the court on the grounds of their childcare responsibilities for minor children. [40]
JUN 10, 2026 — KOKSHETAU, Akmola Region — The Court convicted Mr Amangeldy Dzhakhin, Chair of the Organising Committee of the unregistered political party Alga, Kazakhstan, under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Mr Dzhakhin was found guilty of financing extremist activities pursuant to Article 258, and of participating in the activities of a prohibited organisation pursuant to Article 405. He was sentenced to a term of seven years’ imprisonment. The prosecution’s case rested upon Mr Dzhakhin’s involvement in organisational discussions concerning the unregistered party, his submission of statutory notifications to hold public assemblies, and his public advocacy for the release of political prisoners. The trial was conducted entirely in camera. The court granted an application by the prosecutor to exclude the public and the press, citing the purported necessity of ensuring the «security of the participants in the proceedings.» [41]
JUN 10, 2026 — ASTANA — The Court of Appeal, sitting via remote video link in Astana, heard appeals brought by Messrs Sergei Solyanik, Mussagali Dauylov, and Ms Anara Ibrayeva in administrative proceedings against the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. The appellants sought the disclosure of environmental information and an order compelling the Ministry to produce the same. The Court of Appeal ordered that the first-instance decision in respect of Mr Solyanik’s claim be upheld, and accordingly dismissed his appeal. Similarly, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision to strike out the claims brought by Mr Dauylov and Ms Ibrayeva without consideration of their merits, and dismissed their respective appeals. An application for permission to appeal to the Court of Cassation may be lodged within six months of the date on which the order of the Court of Appeal takes effect. [42] [43]
JUN 10, 2026 — ATBASAR, Akmola Region — Serious concerns are raised regarding judicial transparency and adherence to international human rights standards, following verified reports from the Public Foundation Qadir-Qasiet indicating that an accredited independent trial observer was summarily denied egress to the public gallery and barred from attending the proceedings. The defendants, being officials of the Atbasar Correctional Colony, stand charged under Article 362(4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The statutory instrument libels the offence as «abuse of official authority involving the use of violence and special means, committed by prior conspiracy.» The gravity of the charges underscores a prima facie breach of the state’s non-derogable obligations under international conventions against torture, to which the jurisdiction is a signatory party. Among the designated victims in the immediate proceedings is Mr Timur Danebayev, a prominent former political prisoner. Mr Danebayev’s prior detention followed a contentious conviction under Article 174 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a provision ostensibly penalising the «incitement of social, national, tribal, racial, class or religious discord.» [44]
JUN 10, 2026 — ASTANA — The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan has upheld the constitutionality of statutory provisions which empower the National Security Committee to direct the temporary suspension of telecommunications and internet services. The constitutional challenge was initiated by way of an application submitted by a citizen of Kazakhstan, impugning certain provisions of the Law ‘On Communications’. The reference arose in the wake of civil unrest in January 2022, during which internet access and mobile telecommunications networks within the city of Almaty were disrupted during the night of 4–5 January 2022. In its judgment, the Constitutional Court held that the State possesses the requisite competence to impose temporary restrictions upon access to telecommunications and internet services. The Court determined that such measures are justified in the public interest where they are deployed for the purposes of safeguarding the constitutional order, maintaining public order (ordre public), protecting the rights and freedoms of others, and ensuring national security. [45]
JUN 10, 2026 — ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has assented to amendments that substantially expand the operational remit of security personnel. Most notably, the amendments introduce a revised statutory framework governing the deployment of lethal force, specific terms of which raise compelling questions regarding compliance with international human rights standards. The operative text of the amendment, as enacted, establishes an extraordinarily broad indemnity for personnel engaged in counter-terrorism operations. The relevant provision is framed in the following terms: «Within the area in which an anti-terrorist operation is being conducted, officers and/or servicemen of the State Security Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan participating in such an operation shall be entitled to employ physical force, service animals, special means, firearms, military equipment and other equipment against terrorists without prior warning and without being subject to the restrictions established by this Law or other legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan.» [46]
JUN 10, 2026 — ALMATY — Exclusive.kz press agency notes with concern recent analyses of the 2025 Annual Report published by the Public Foundation INMIR. These findings point to a systemic deterioration in the domestic human rights landscape, occurring against the backdrop of preparations for the forthcoming elections to the National Qurultay. The evidence suggests a growing trend whereby state authorities systematically substitute substantive, democratic dialogue with civil society organisations for a superficial, state-directed semblance of partnership. This practice of «managed pluralism» effectively neutralises independent oversight while preserving a veneer of civic engagement. Of particular concern are reports that public officials are actively and systematically obstructing independent experts and human rights defenders from participating in the legislative drafting process. This obstruction specifically targets the formulation of primary legislation designed to regulate the non-governmental organisation (NGO) sector. By way of illustration, INMIR formally petitioned the Ministry of Culture and Information for representation on the statutory working group tasked with drafting the forthcoming bill on the regulation of non-governmental organisations. According to the report, the Ministry summarily rejected this petition. [47]
JUN 10, 2026 — ASTANA — The application submitted to the Constitutional Court by the activist Max Bokayev, seeking a constitutional review of the statutory provisions governing the designation of individuals on the national register of persons associated with the financing of terrorism and extremism, was refused leaf to proceed. Mr Bokayev sought the removal of his name from the register, contending that the current legislative framework fails to provide either a prescribed procedure for de-listing or an effective mechanism of judicial review to challenge such designation. The Constitutional Court held that the applicant’s submissions amounted, in substance, to a dispute with the decisions of the executive authorities and the courts of ordinary jurisdiction. The Court further ruled that the determination of the correctness of those decisions, or the assessment of their lawfulness, fell outside the scope of its constitutional jurisdiction. [48]
JUN 10, 2026 — ALMATY — The Kazakhstani chess grandmaster, Ms Bibisara Assaubayeva, has published a formal video representation addressed to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, petitioning for executive intervention. In her representation, the twenty-two-year-old athlete submits that she has been subjected to a substantial diminution of her salary, a failure to bestow a state decoration to which she claims entitlement, and persistent administrative obstacles in securing requisite support from the Ministry of Sport. According to Ms Assaubayeva, since 2025 her state-funded salary disbursed via the Ministry of Sport has been reduced by approximately two-thirds, whilst she has received no remuneration whatsoever from the Kazakhstan Sports Federation. [49]
JUN 11, 2026 — ASTANA — The Constitutional Court considered a series of applications challenging the statutory basis and permissible duration of pre-trial detention under the Criminal Procedure Code. The Court determined that the impugned provisions give rise to systemic infringements of the constitutional right to liberty. The constitutional challenge arose from several cases in which the lower courts had purported to extend the defendants’ remand in custody notwithstanding the prior expiry of the statutory term. The Constitutional Court held that Article 342(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code is incompatible with the Constitution, insofar as it purports to authorise the extension of a custodial measure ex post facto — namely, «after the expiry» of the prescribed statutory time limit. [50]
JUN 11, 2026 — ALMATY — Ms Zhanar Mukhamedkaliyeva has submitted formal representations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev petitioning for executive intervention. Throughout the proceedings, Ms Mukhamedkaliyeva has consistently maintained her innocence, asserting that the allegations against her are entirely without foundation and seeking a rigorous, impartial, and lawful evaluation of the evidence. In support of her contention that she bears no involvement in the alleged offence, she adduces substantial exculpatory evidence. This includes verified records demonstrating her presence and residence in a municipality situated approximately 1,000 kilometres from the locus of the alleged offence at the material time. This alibi is further corroborated by employment records from a state-designated strategic enterprise, access-control logs compiled by the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, travel and transit documentation, and financial transaction records, all of which have been formally entered into the criminal investigation file. Notwithstanding the cogency of these submissions and the existence of this body of evidence, the criminal prosecution against her remains active and unresolved. [51]
JUN 11, 2026 — ASTANA — Mr Azamat Omarov, a prominent blogger and the creator of the YouTube channel Akhual Today, was escorted to a police station and detained following a complaint preferred by a member of the public alleging personal injury. Mr Omarov’s account of the circumstances surrounding his arbitrary deprivation of liberty is detailed in his deposition below: «Upon my arrival at the police station, I was requested to submit a written statement in response to a complaint preferred by a cyclist who had reportedly fallen. I provided a brief written representation and reiterated my request for the preservation and disclosure of the relevant closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. In response to my inquiries regarding the whereabouts of the complainant, officers repeatedly assured me that his arrival was imminent. Approximately fifty minutes after my initial detention, I was informed that the complainant would not be attending the station and that my continued presence was no longer required; I was subsequently permitted to leave.» [52]
JUN 11, 2026 — ASTANA — Ms Sabina Kenzhegaliyeva, a relative of the complainant in pending criminal proceedings, has issued a formal public appeal directed to the President of the Republic, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, representatives of the media, and the wider public. The statement is set out below: «Proceedings remain ongoing before the Astana Criminal Court in respect of the prosecution of Mr Daniyar Meirkhan, former Chairman of the Committee for Countering Drug Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, pursuant to Article 123 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. My sister has been formally joined as the victim in these proceedings. Over a protracted period, she was subjected to sustained psychological abuse, harassment, and coercive conduct by her line manager. I urge that these proceedings be conducted with strict objectivity, ensuring that neither official status nor personal influence is permitted to compromise the impartial administration of justice.» [53]
JUN 11, 2026 — ULYTAU Region — Workforce representatives at several mining undertakings operated by Kazakhmys Corporation LLP withdrew their labour and initiated industrial action. The primary grievance advanced by the striking workforce concerns a demand for a 50 per cent increase in basic remuneration. In addition, the workforce has called for a comprehensive review of the methodology governing the calculation of holiday pay entitlements, enhanced transparency in relation to corporate recruitment and procurement procedures, and the immediate dismissal of Mr Sayat Bakirov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board for Production of Kazakhmys Corporation LLP. Information received indicates that a significant proportion of the workforce attributes the recent escalation of operational pressure and the deterioration of industrial relations directly to the management style and executive decisions of Mr Bakirov. [54]
JUN 11, 2026 — ALMATY — Evidence was received from Mr Asset Matayev, Director General of the KazTAG news agency, regarding grave procedural irregularities in the criminal proceedings initiated against him. Mr Matayev drew particular attention to the application of Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (which criminalises the ‘dissemination of knowingly false information’), characterising the provision as a primary mechanism deployed by the state to exert systematic pressure on the independent press. In his submission, Mr Matayev observed: «What we are currently witnessing is the weaponisation of Article 274 of the Criminal Code. In both a literal and metaphorical sense, journalists are subjected to physical assault, remanded in custody, and prosecuted under this very provision.» [55]
JUN 11, 2026 — ALMATY — The civil society advocate, Mr Vladimir Dvoretskiy, observed: «I am one of upwards of ten million citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who, pursuant to the enactment of the revised Constitution, have been disenfranchised from casting a ballot for independent parliamentary candidates, or indeed from standing for election other than by way of closed party lists. Speaking personally, I do not wish to cast my vote in favour of any of the registered political parties. This is not to suggest that these parties are devoid of meritorious individuals; on the contrary, many such individuals are to be found within their ranks. Under the present electoral framework, however, I am restricted to voting exclusively for a party collective, rather than for an individual candidate in whom I might personally place my trust.» [56]
JUN 12, 2026 — AKTAU, Mangystau Region — Residents of the Green Plaza residential complex within the 17th Microdistrict have felt compelled to petition the Head of State, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, by way of a formal public broadcast, seeking urgent executive intervention. The core of the representation concerns the proposed construction of a high-density residential development immediately adjacent to the petitioners’ existing dwellings. It is contended that the scale of the planned development poses an imminent and substantial threat to the integrity of local utility networks. Specifically, the petitioners submit that the existing grid lacks the requisite capacity to absorb the additional demand, thereby creating an unacceptable risk of prolonged outages and systemic failures in both electricity transmission and mains water supply. The potential impact of such infrastructure failures is severe. It is estimated that approximately 12,000 citizens in the immediate locality face the imminent prospect of being deprived of basic utilities, namely electricity and running water. Such a deprivation engages serious questions regarding the state’s positive obligations to safeguard adequate living standards and protect public health. [57]
JUN 12, 2026 — ABAI Region — Ms Tuktabayeva, legal counsel to the detained civil rights advocate and artist, Mr Nurzhan Sembayev, has submitted grave allegations of state interference and procedural misconduct by authorities at the temporary holding facility in Kurchatov, where Mr Sembayev is currently remanded. According to formal statements provided by Ms Tuktabayeva, the officer on duty, identified as Mr Musatayev, systematically denied Ms Tuktabayeva entry to the holding facility for a period of approximately 90 minutes. During this protracted delay, the officer reportedly declined to disclose his identity, rank, or official credentials, in direct contravention of established administrative protocols. It is further reported that the Deputy Head of the detention facility, Mr Zangar Abilmansurov, instructed subordinate officers to execute an unauthorised search of confidential legal documents in the possession of the defence. Mr Sembayev’s current detention follows his conviction under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically Article 258(1) “Financing of extremist activities”, and Article 405(2) “Participation in the activities of a prohibited organisation”. Mr Sembayev is widely designated by international human rights monitors and domestic civil society organisations as a prisoner of conscience. [58]
JUN 14, 2026 — ATYRAU — Ms Ainagul Narybayeva has submitted a formal complaint to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Department of Internal Security seeking a comprehensive investigation into the conduct of operational police officers arising from an incident in the Balykshy Microdistrict, during which her minor son was allegedly subjected to forcible detention in the vicinity of the Eldorado computer gaming club. The particulars of the grievance, as deponed by the Complainant, are set out in the following terms: «Whilst my son was inside the computer club, police officers confiscated his mobile telephone, escorted him from the premises, and subjected him to physical force. Having had no prior involvement with the authorities or any such occurrences, and being understandably terrified by these events, he attempted to flee.» [59]
JUN 14, 2026 — ASTANA — In the margins of the inaugural congress of the newly established Ädilet (‘Justice’) political party, Mr Renat Bekturov, a party representative, addressed inquiries concerning the prospective decriminalisation of Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (which proscribes the ‘dissemination of knowingly false information’). Mr Bekturov indicated that the party had yet to adopt a settled policy position on the matter, noting: «Our immediate priority as a political party is to secure representation within the Qurultay (Parliament). Only thereafter shall we consider individual policy submissions. Any proposed legislative initiatives, specific statutory amendments, and wider policy formulations will be set out within our election manifesto. Once we have secured a formal parliamentary mandate, we will be positioned formally to introduce and scrutinise these matters within the legislature.» [60]
JUN 15, 2026 — ALMATY — The court has acceded to the prosecution’s application to vary the interim coercive measures previously imposed upon Mr Amir Kassenov. Consequently, his term of house arrest has been revoked and substituted with a warrant for remand in custody (pre-trial detention), on the grounds of an asserted breach of his house arrest conditions. Following representations by the defence, the court issued a direction requiring the prosecution to effect proper service of the indictment upon Mr Kassenov and the other parties to the proceedings. The defence submissions highlighted material procedural irregularities during the disclosure process, noting in particular that formal case files and procedural documentation had been unorthodoxly transmitted via the commercial messaging application WhatsApp. Upon the determination of the court, Mr Kassenov addressed the bench in the following terms: «I shall not permit an unlawful conviction to be secured against me whilst I live. You shall try only my corpse. This is no court of law — it is a travesty of justice. With immediate effect, I am embarking upon a total dry hunger strike.» Mr Kassenov is currently the subject of criminal proceedings under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a controversial provision which criminalises the «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [61]
JUN 15, 2026 — ASTANA — During the preliminary hearing of the administrative judicial review proceedings brought by the Legal Media Centre against the Ministry of Culture and Information, representatives for the Ministry confirmed that the respondent department resisted the disclosure of information detailing the quantum of public funds allocated pursuant to the State Information Procurement Programme. Giving evidence, Ms Diana Okremova, Director of the Public Foundation ‘Legal Media Centre‘, observed that the Ministry sought to rely on restrictive information-sharing protocols: «The Ministry relied upon the domestic regulations governing the classification of information restricted ‘For Official Use Only’. These provisions encompass documents relating to media organisations in receipt of grants and State Information Procurement contracts, including allocations by thematic category, save for the principal contracts executed for the implementation of the State Information Procurement Programme itself.» The Ministry maintains that these administrative classification rules operate so as to preclude the disclosure of the requested information. [62]
JUN 15, 2026 — SEMEY, Abai Region — The Regional Court sat to determine an appeal brought by Mr Yerbol Akkozha against the order of the Semey Administrative Offences Court dated 26 May 2026. By way of background, the Appellant sought to challenge the decision of the court of first instance, which had summarily rejected — without consideration of the substantive merits — his originating complaint. The underlying complaint concerned the lawfulness of the conduct of police officers during the course of the Appellant’s detention on 24 February 2026. Having heard submissions on behalf of the Appellant, the Regional Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the order of the court below, finding no error of law or procedural impropriety in the first-instance determination. [63]
JUN 15, 2026 — ALMATY — The proliferation of prosecutions under Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the «dissemination of knowingly false information,» has elicited profound concern from domestic legal practitioners and human rights defenders alike. Commenting on the expanding application of this provision, the distinguished Kazakh lawyer, Mr Vitaliy Voronov, observed: «The notorious Article 274 of the Criminal Code, concerning the dissemination of knowingly false information, is poised to become an intimately familiar reality for the vast majority of the citizenry, irrespective of their level of civic engagement or political activity. Whilst a portion of the population continues to consume information via traditional print and broadcast media, others rely heavily upon social media networks and diverse internet platforms; a further segment operates within the realm of informal oral communication. Proceedings involving detention, remand in custody, criminal prosecution, and ultimate conviction under this specific article have ceased to be anomalous occurrences. Indeed, their frequency is projected to increase inexorably.» [64]
JUN 15, 2026 — ALMATY — Formal criminal proceedings have commenced before the Almaly District Court against Mr Asset Matayev, Director General of KazTAG news agency, who stands indicted under Article 293(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the offence of “hooliganism”), and Mr Amir Kassenov, Editor-in-Chief of KazTAG news agency, who is prosecuted under Article 274 of the Criminal Code (the offence of «dissemination of knowingly false information»). Upon the opening of the trial, the prosecution presented the formal indictment to the court. In response, legal counsel representing the defendants submitted a preliminary application seeking the recusal of the presiding judge, citing concerns regarding judicial impartiality. Serious concerns have arisen regarding the transparency of the proceedings and the facilitation of public scrutiny. Members of the press and independent trial observers were denied physical entry to the courtroom, having been relegated to ancillary rooms separate from the main hearing. The audio and video feed broadcast to these designated observer rooms was of exceptionally poor quality, severely compromising the ability of observers to monitor the proceedings effectively. When challenged on this point, the court declined to remedy the situation, stating that no alternative technical provisions or facilities were available to improve the transmission. [65]
JUN 16, 2026 — ALMATY — Human rights defender Bakhytzhan Toregozhina stated: «Whilst provisions for parole and the substitution of custodial sentences with non-custodial measures are routinely cited by the Akorda as evidence of penal reform and judicial clemency, the reality confronting those prosecuted under politically motivated charges is markedly different. In practice, these statutory mechanisms are systematically withheld from political prisoners. Prior to the events of January 2022, there remained limited, albeit highly constrained, avenues through which political detainees might secure early release. However, in the wake of those events, and having regard to broader geopolitical developments within the region, we have observed a retrograde shift in the state’s human rights obligations, characterised by a severe and systemic deterioration of fundamental freedoms.» [66]
JUN 16, 2026 — SEMEY, Abai Region — The Administrative Court has adjudicated upon an application for judicial review preferred by the human rights advocate, Mr Yerbol Akkozha, against the Office of the Akim of Semey, the Akim of Semey, the Semey Department of Internal Policy, and the Semey Police Department. The applicant sought to challenge the respondents’ purported refusal to authorise a solitary demonstration. The Court declined to jurisdictionally enter upon the merits of the application, returning the statement of claim to the applicant without consideration. It was held that the reliefs sought did not disclose a justiciable cause of action amenable to judicial review under the statutory framework of the Administrative Procedure and Process Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In clarifying its decision, the Court observed that, in the absence of a formal, adverse determination by the competent authority refusing permission, the applicant’s statutory right to proceed with the solitary demonstration remained, in principle, unimpeded. The Court further directed that, it remained open to the applicant to initiate separate proceedings seeking a declaratory judgment to the effect that the demonstration had been deemed authorised by operation of law if the state authorities continued to deny that such authorisation had existed. [67]
JUN 17, 2026 — ALMATY — Commenting on the political motivations underpinning the prosecutions and subsequent convictions of the political activists, Messrs Amangeldy Dzhakhin and Marat Zhylanbayev, the prominent Kazakh human rights defender, Yevgeniy Zhovtis, observed: «Both activists were handed custodial sentences fundamentally as a consequence of their efforts to register the opposition movement, ‘Alga, Kazakhstan!’, as a political party, and owing to their alleged association with Mr Mukhtar Ablyazov. Any attempt to promote that political platform, support the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan (DCK), or advocate its programme, objectives and tenets, is met with severe state persecution, culminating in imprisonment.» The trial court convicted both activists under Article 258 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the financing of extremist activities) and Article 405 of the same Code (proscribing participation in the activities of a banned organisation), sentencing each individual to a term of seven years’ imprisonment. [68]
JUN 17, 2026 — ASTANA — In a formal parliamentary inquiry addressed to the Minister of Culture and Information, Ms Aida Balayeva, Mr Magerram Magerramov MP asserted that the registry published by the State Revenue Committee — identifying individuals and entities in receipt of funding from foreign sources — disclosed what he characterised as the ‘unimaginable scale and nature of foreign financing’. Mr Magerramov went on to allege that a significant number of journalists, human rights defenders, and independent experts ‘operate as a mouthpiece for hatred towards their own country’, thereby systematically undermining public confidence in the institutions of the State. Furthermore, the Member posited that representatives of both the human rights and journalistic communities could be implicated in extremist activities, specifically the facilitation or financing of public disorder. [69]
JUN 17, 2026 — ALMATY — Reports indicate that Mr Amir Kassenov, who remains remanded in custody following his arrest on suspicion of “disseminating knowingly false information” under Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has no intention of ceasing his hunger strike. His legal representative, Mr Akromat Mukhtarov, stated: «Following my consultation with him, it became evident that he has no intention of resiling from his demands. He has rejected all representations to persuade him to terminate his hunger strike. With regard to his physical condition, he is suffering from severe dehydration, exhibits pronounced dark circles beneath his eyes, and complains of pain in the lumbar and renal regions. Having abstained from all food and fluids since Monday, he has now entered the third day of his strike. He remains steadfast in his determination to continue.» [70]
JUN 17, 2026 — ASTANA — The Administrative Court considered an application for judicial review brought by Messrs Arsen Aubakirov, Rustam Zhantasov, and Alisher Kozhagulov. The claimants challenged the decision of the Astana Department of Justice to refuse registration to “reQUEst» — a public foundation established to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. In their application, the claimants sought a declaration that the refusal was unlawful, alongside a mandatory order compelling the Department of Justice to proceed with the foundation’s registration. It was submitted on behalf of the claimants that the decision in question constituted the seventh consecutive refusal by the authorities to register the organisation within the preceding twelve-month period. The Court dismissed the application in its entirety. It declined to declare the Department’s refusal unlawful and refused to grant the mandatory order requiring the Department of Justice to register the public foundation. [71]
JUN 18, 2026 — KOSTANAY — The Criminal Division of the Regional Court upheld the conviction and dismissed the appeal lodged by the Karabalyk-based commentator, Mr Mirshat Sarsenbayev, against the judgment of the Inter-District Court dated 6 April 2026. At first instance, the Inter-District Court had convicted Mr Sarsenbayev of extortion on an especially large scale under Article 194(4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, sentencing him to a custodial term of seven years and six months. The criminal prosecution of Mr Sarsenbayev is linked directly to his journalistic activities. The proceedings relate specifically to public disclosures and publications authored by the appellant concerning waste-disposal operations and environmental practices at the commercial poultry enterprise, Poultry-Agro LLP. [72] [73]
JUN 19, 2026 — ALMATY — Reports have been received concerning a significant deterioration in the physical condition of Mr Amir Kassenov, the Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency, who remains in custody. According to representations made by his legal counsel, Ms Rena Kerimova, Mr Kassenov’s mobility has compromised to the extent that he was unable to walk unaided, requiring physical assistance from a pre-trial detention officer to attend a legal consultation. An ambulance was subsequently summoned to the facility. The regional health authority has since issued the following statement: «The condition of Mr Kassenov is stable and there is no threat to his life or health. The patient does not require hospitalisation. Intravenous infusion therapy has been administered, his condition has improved, and he has been referred for further outpatient treatment.» Mr Kassenov remains remanded in custody at a pre-trial detention facility pending the outcome of a criminal investigation under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [74]
JUN 20, 2026 — ALMATY — The prominent environmental advocate, Ms Saltanat Tashimova, secured a successful outcome in civil defamation proceedings brought to vindicate her personal and professional reputation. The court ruled that public statements impugning Ms Tashimova’s character, published by Mr Timur Yeleussizov — a sitting member of the Almaty Maslikhat (local authority) — were false and defamatory in nature. The actionable statements concerned allegations, adopted and disseminated by Mr Yeleussizov, asserting that Ms Tashimova had organised an unauthorised public demonstration in June 2022. The protest in question, directed against high-density infill development adjacent to a residential estate on Yuri Gagarin Street, resulted in a tragic fatality. Upon a rigorous review of the documentary and contemporaneous evidence adduced during the proceedings, the court satisfied itself that Ms Tashimova had no involvement whatsoever in the planning, organisation, or execution of the aforementioned demonstration. Having established liability for defamation, the court ordered Mr Yeleussizov to pay Ms Tashimova the sum of 300,000 tenges by way of compensatory damages for non-pecuniary loss (injury to feelings and reputational harm). [75]
JUN 22, 2026 — City of BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ahead of the scheduled visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Brussels on 22–23 July, the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) and the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and the Rule of Law (KIBHR) have submitted representations to the institutions of the European Union. The organisations urge the Union’s leadership to ensure that fundamental human rights, constitutional liberties, and the rule of law remain central, non-negotiable components of all bilateral dialogues with the President and form the cornerstone of the European Union’s broader diplomatic and economic engagement with the Government of Kazakhstan. The submitting organisations have identified several systemic issues requiring urgent diplomatic intervention. These include, but are not limited to targeted prosecution of individuals voicing opposition to proposed constitutional reforms, escalating state pressure brought to bear upon independent media outlets, alongside severe restrictions placed on digital freedom of expression, arbitrary criminal prosecution of journalists, civil society actors, and political dissidents, restrictions on civil society and regulatory pressure directed against human rights defenders, particularly those advocating for the rights of LGBTIQ+ communities. IPHR and KIBHR urge European Union leaders to adopt a robust and principled approach by directly raising the specific, documented cases of human rights violations detailed in their representations during bilateral meetings with the Kazakhstani delegation. The organisations further call upon European leaders to press the Kazakhstani authorities to secure the immediate and unconditional release of all individuals currently deprived of their liberty solely for the peaceful exercise of their fundamental freedoms. Finally, IPHR and KIBHR urge the European Union to call upon the Government of Kazakhstan to cease the instrumentalisation of broadly drafted criminal provisions, which are routinely deployed to silence journalists, civil society activists, and critics of the administration. [76]
JUN 22, 2026 — ALMATY — During a court hearing, Mr Amir Kassenov, Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency, stated that he believed he had only two days left to live, expressing a final wish to see his wife. Addressing the court, Mr Kassenov stated: «My last wish before I die is to see my wife. I have two days left to live. My decision is the consequence of your unlawful decisions.» He further asserted that the authorities would ultimately have to place his body on trial. Mr Kassenov remains remanded in custody in a pre-trial detention facility pending criminal investigation under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [77]
JUN 22, 2026 — ALMATY — On the grounds of the principal defendant’s deteriorating physical condition, the Almaly District Court has adjourned the trial in the criminal prosecution concerning KazTAG and Freedom Finance until 29 June. The court accepted representations that Mr Amir Kassenov was unfit to participate effectively in the proceedings by reason of ill-health. Following inquiries from representatives of the press, legal counsel for Freedom Finance, Mr Alexander Kamendrovsky, declined to comment on the merits of the case, issuing the following statement: «All parties to these proceedings are subject to a strict prohibition on disclosing details of the case or providing comment to the media pending the determination of the trial. As legal representatives, we are duty-bound to comply fully with these procedural requirements and the directions of the court.» Mr Kassenov remains remanded in custody at Pre-Trial Detention Facility SI-72. The charges against him, brought under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, concern the alleged «dissemination of knowingly false information”. [78]
JUN 22, 2026 — ORAL, West Kazakhstan Region — It is noted with concern the brief detention of the journalist, Mr Lukpan Akhmedyarov, by law enforcement authorities. The detention was reportedly executed pursuant to an international wanted persons alert, issued at the behest of the Russian Federation. The underlying legal basis and specific allegations grounding the Russian Federation’s requisition remain undisclosed. Following brief representations, Mr Akhmedyarov was released from custody without charge. Subsequent official statements from the civil police asserted that patrol officers had intercepted a Volkswagen motor vehicle. Upon road traffic verification, officers purported to establish that the driver — who was not the registered keeper of the vehicle — failed to produce or possess the mandatory motor insurance policy. Mr Akhmedyarov was summarily held liable under administrative law for the alleged motoring offence. In addition, he was subjected to a compulsory referral for medical and toxicological examination. [79] [80]
JUN 22, 2026 — ASTANA — The Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a public reminder regarding the statutory prohibition against wearing garments that prevent facial identification in public spaces. The primary restriction is codified under Section 75(3) of the Prevention of Offences Act. Penalties for non-compliance are governed by Article 434-3 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which prescribes a formal warning for the first offence, and an administrative financial penalty of 10 Monthly Calculation Indices (MCIs) for a subsequent offence (within 12 months). According to official ministerial data, 1,613 individuals have to date been held administratively liable under these provisions. [81]
JUN 22, 2026 — ALMATY — The Investigating Court directed the discharge of Hieromonk Iakov (secular name Vladimir Vorontsov), a former cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church, from compulsory psychiatric inpatient confinement, a measure to which he had been subject since May. Having regard to the medical evidence adduced before the Court, it was determined that the subject’s clinical condition had sufficiently improved such that he no longer met the criteria for involuntary inpatient psychiatric treatment. Notwithstanding the discharge order, the subject was not released from state custody. By virtue of the same judicial determination, Mr Vorontsov was remanded in custody to remain in detention until 22 July 2026. The Court further directed that a supplementary outpatient forensic psychiatric assessment be undertaken, and that the pre-trial investigation do continue. The criminal proceedings were initiated against Mr Vorontsov under Articles 302 and 296 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These provisions concern, respectively, the alleged unlawful possession of controlled drugs without intent to supply, and the alleged management or operation of premises for the consumption of narcotic or psychotropic substances. [82]
JUN 22, 2026 — ALMATY — Residents of a multi-occupied residential building constructed by the developer Kazakhstroy assembled in protest, obstructing Tole Bi Street. The demonstration was staged in response to systemic and protracted failures in the local electricity supply, compounded by the developer’s ongoing failure to discharge its statutory and contractual liabilities in respect of the estate’s infrastructure. Representatives of the residents contend that the community has been subjected to a state of intolerable precarity. It is submitted that the persistent interruption of the power supply has caused substantial material detriment, including the destruction of perishable foodstuffs, severe disruption to both home-based employment and educational instruction, and a systemic interference with the ordinary course of daily domestic life. The residents assert that the public demonstration and subsequent obstruction of the highway were measures of last resort, undertaken specifically to secure public visibility for their grievances and to compel an immediate, substantive intervention by the competent municipal authorities. [83]
JUN 23, 2026 — ORAL, West Kazakhstan Region — Access to the social media platform Instagram was summarily suspended in respect of the independent regional newspaper Uralsk Week, alongside the personal account of its Editor-in-Chief, Ms Tamara Yeslyamova. Representatives of the publication have since confirmed that access to both accounts has been fully restored. According to reports issued by the publication, the restriction of these digital assets was executed without prior notice, administrative warning, or the provision of formal grounds by the platform operators. The suspension immediately followed the dissemination of a journalistic report concerning legislative amendments in Kazakhstan, specifically regarding the abolition of direct elections for district akims (local mayors) and akims of cities of regional significance. The publication notes that the report in question elicited substantial public interest, generating a significant volume of critical civic commentary within the public domain. Following the suspension, Uralsk Week received formal expressions of support and representations from international non-governmental organisations and treaty-monitoring bodies dedicated to the preservation of freedom of expression and the protection of journalists. [84].
JUN 23, 2026 — PARIS, France — Serious concern has been raised by the international non-governmental organisation Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) regarding the deteriorating physical condition of Mr Amir Kassenov, the Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency. Mr Kassenov has recently required emergency hospitalisation following his decision to embark upon a hunger and thirst strike whilst in state custody. In a formal statement on the matter, RSF observed: «The authorities must guarantee his safety, release him, and end the prosecution arising from his journalistic work.» Mr Kassenov continues to be held in custody at Pre-Trial Detention Facility SI-72. His detention relates to an ongoing criminal investigation initiated under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an offence concerning the alleged «dissemination of knowingly false information.” [85].
JUN 23, 2026 — ALMATY Region — Ms Aiman Dzharlykasymova engaged in an authorised, single-person demonstration within the precincts of Victory Park. The protest was directed at municipal governance failures, specifically addressing the protracted deficit of potable water infrastructure in the town of Talgar. The demonstration was conducted under the rubric: «Eighteen years of promises—where is clean water for Talgar?» While the demonstration was underway, officers of the state police intervened, requiring Ms Dzharlykasymova to produce documentary evidence of the requisite administrative authorisation issued by the akimat. It is understood that, prior to the commencement of the protest, Ms Dzharlykasymova had been contacted via telephone by representatives of the municipal administration. She was informed that the authority had retrospectively identified a scheduling conflict, asserting that a public ‘flash mob’ had previously been approved to take place at the identical time and locus. Notwithstanding this administrative intervention, Ms Dzharlykasymova redeployed to an alternative sector within the park, where she displayed her placard and addressed members of the public. Her representations focused upon the systemic failure of the local authority to secure a clean water supply, noting that explicit undertakings had been given by the administration that the infrastructure deficit would be rectified by 2020. Upon the conclusion of her demonstration, as she was preparing to depart the locus, Ms Dzharlykasymova was intercepted by a police officer. The officer issued a diriment command that she accompany him for the purported purpose of «identity and document verification». Ms Dzharlykasymova complied with the instruction under de facto state compulsion. [86]
JUN 23, 2026 — ASTANA — Legislative amendments governing the appointment of district akims (local governors) and akims of cities of regional significance entered into force in the Republic of Kazakhstan. These measures — introduced via amendments to the primary legislation, namely the Law ‘On Local State Administration and Self-Government’ — displace the previous statutory framework under which these office-holders were subject to popular election. Under the reconstituted procedure, the power to appoint these officials is once again vested in the regional akims, subject to the formal consent of the respective maslikhats (local assemblies). Consequently, the prior statutory requirement for the election of district akims and akims of cities of regional significance has been repealed. [87]
JUN 23, 2026 — ORAL, West Kazakhstan Region — A collective representation was submitted by local residents to the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, calling for a comprehensive internal inquiry into the conduct of Mr Azamat Satbayev, an officer of the state prosecution service. According to public-domain media reports, close relatives of Mr Satbayev held offices within the prosecution service and the judiciary concurrently with the active consideration of criminal proceedings brought against him. The petitioners have accordingly requested that the Prosecutor General establish whether a conflict of interest has arisen in relation to Mr Satbayev’s official duties, review the propriety and lawfulness of his continued tenure within the prosecution authorities, and provide a formal legal evaluation of the allegations documented in the media and other publicly accessible sources. [88]
JUN 24, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Amir Kassenov, Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency, has been awarded the Gold Medal of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan. The award was conferred in recognition of his public service and his distinguished contribution to the protection of citizens’ rights within the Republic. In the course of 2025, Mr Kassenov published a series of investigative reports concerning Kazakhstani retail investors who had placed capital with Freedom Finance. The publications detailed allegations by these investors of substantial financial detriment arising from the purportedly unlawful conduct of the company’s management. It is understood that, at the material time of the publications, two separate criminal investigations were active in relation to Mr Timur Bekov and Mr Vitaly Svetovoy, both of whom are executives within the management structure of Freedom Finance. Mr Kassenov is currently remanded in custody at Pre-Trial Detention Facility SI-72. His detention is pending the outcome of a criminal investigation initiated pursuant to Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which proscribes the «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [89]
JUN 24, 2026 — ALMATY — Ahead of the national Journalists’ Day on 28 June, the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and the Rule of Law (KIBHR) reported a marked escalation in the criminal prosecution and judicial harassment of media practitioners. In its assessment of the prevailing domestic environment, the Bureau observed: «On the eve of their professional day, journalists and human rights defenders in Kazakhstan are left to account for their losses, enumerating those colleagues who have faced detention, arrest, prosecution, and conviction. The current climate within the Kazakhstani media sector is far from celebratory; rather, it reflects a profound systemic crisis that overshadows any professional milestone.” [90]
JUN 24, 2026 — Persistent reports continue to emerge from teaching staff across several municipalities alleging that school administrations have compelled employees to secure membership of the ‘Ädilet’ political party. According to these accounts, a mere declaration of compliance within internal reporting channels was deemed insufficient; rather, educators were reportedly required to produce digital verification, in the form of screenshots, to demonstrate that applications for membership had been formally submitted via the ‘eGov Mobile’ portal. [91]
JUN 24, 2026 — ORAL, West Kazakhstan Region — Ms Marua Yeskendirova has submitted formal representations concerning the detention of Mr Bolat Utebayev, an individual registered with a Category II disability. The detention reportedly took place immediately prior to Mr Utebayev’s intended commencement of a hunger strike outside the Municipal Department of Internal Affairs. Mr Utebayev’s planned protest was a recourse to secure a formal, independent investigation into allegations of physical assault perpetrated against him by police officers on 24 October 2025. Ms Yeskendirova has confirmed that comprehensive medical documentation substantiating the injuries sustained during the alleged incident is fully available. She further reports a marked and ongoing deterioration in Mr Utebayev’s physical health subsequent to the assault. In light of the gravity of the situation, Ms Yeskendirova has issued an urgent appeal to human rights advocates and legal practitioners to intervene and take the requisite remedial action. Whilst the senior command of the Police Department reportedly undertook to investigate the matter, Ms Yeskendirova notes that the authorities have failed to provide any substantive response to subsequent formal representations. Although Mr Utebayev has since been released from custody, the apparent lack of accountability and the failure to address these allegations of police misconduct remain a matter of serious concern. [92]
JUN 24, 2026 — MANGYSTAU Region — Industrial disputes concerning the non-payment of wages have persisted. Of particular note is the case of forty-six drivers employed by Sunqar Holding LLP who, despite having secured a judicial determination in their favour, remain unable to recover the arrears of wages owed to them. The workers report that they were ultimately compelled to petition the President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the Regional Governor (Akim) directly, in an effort to secure the execution of the judgment. The court had ordered the respondent company to pay a sum in excess of 27 million tenges, representing outstanding remuneration and statutory social security contributions. To date, however, the claimants state that the judgment remains unsatisfied. [93]
JUN 25, 2026 — KARAGANDA Region — Attention has been drawn to an open petition addressed to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev by residents of the village of Kushoky, Bukhar-Zhyrau District, including Mses Zhanara Kachenko and Zhanna Yeleusizova. The petitioners express grave concern regarding the protracted failure of local water infrastructure and what they characterise as a systemic omission on the part of the municipal authorities to address these critical deficiencies. Whilst mains water services were reportedly reinstated following an extended period of disruption, the residents have raised urgent public health concerns regarding the potability and safety of the supply. In their formal submission, the petitioners described the condition of the mains supply as follows: «The water runs black and has a terrible smell, as though it is being pumped directly from the sewerage system. It is impossible to use it for everyday purposes—it is frightening even to touch.» [94]
JUN 26, 2026 — TEMIRTAU, Karaganda Region — Ms Zamzagul Abugaliyeva, a social pedagogue, has issued a public appeal to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, seeking executive intervention to safeguard her employment rights. Ms Abugaliyeva, a single parent, states that her contract of employment was terminated following the appointment of a new headteacher. According to her account, the dismissal was executed pursuant to statutory provisions immediately prior to the commencement of her scheduled annual leave — a measure she fundamentally contests. Furthermore, she notes that formal representations lodged with the Karaganda Regional Akimat (the regional authority), the regional education directorate, and the Ädilet political party have to date failed to yield any resolution to the dispute. [95]
JUN 26, 2026 — ALMATY Region — Police officers executed a nocturnal search of the residential premises of Ms Batikha Bilashkyzy. Ms Bilashkyzy is the sister of Mr Serikzhan Bilash, a prominent human rights defender currently resident in the United States. Mr Bilash is the founder of Atajurt, an unregistered civil society organisation that campaigns against the systemic persecution of ethnic Kazakhs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. Following the search of her property, Ms Bilashkyzy was detained and conveyed to the Qonaev Police Department. Reports indicate that during the course of the search, officers confiscated an inoperable mobile telephone alongside several copies of The Noble Qur’an. Her legal representative, Mr Shynkuat Baizhanov, has stated that Ms Bilashkyzy has been formally designated as a suspect within the context of a fraud investigation. This inquiry reportedly concerns financial transactions allegedly linked to her brother, Mr Bilash. It is understood that approximately twenty complainants have lodged formal representations against her in connection with these allegations. [96]
JUN 26, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Amir Kassenov, the Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG news agency, concluded his dry hunger strike. His legal counsel, Mr Akromat Mukhtarov, subsequently confirmed the cessation of the protest, stating: “The hunger strike has indeed been brought to an end. His wife and legal team prevailed upon him to take this step so that he might recover his physical and mental fortitude. This decision was taken to ensure he retains the stamina and clarity of mind necessary to mount an effective defence before the court.” Mr Kassenov remains remanded in custody at Pre-Trial Detention Facility SI-72, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation brought under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This provision proscribes the alleged «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [97]
JUN 26, 2026 — ASTANA — Reports indicate that the Republic of Kazakhstan intends to proceed with the introduction of a statutory framework designed to regulate entities designated as «foreign agents». In seeking to justify these measures, Mr Magerram Magerramov MP has asserted that the State is currently confronting what he characterised as “foreign financing of an unprecedented scale and nature». To address this, Mr Magerramov has proposed that the draft legislation should impose rigorous, non-discretionary disclosure obligations. Under these proposals, entities within the scope of the legislation would be required to provide comprehensive declarations concerning the specific projects and programmes receiving foreign funding, together with their defined objectives and thematic scope; the identities of all contractors and subcontractors engaged across the entirety of the funding chain; the ultimate beneficial ownership of the recipient entities, alongside the identities of the specific individuals responsible for producing final outputs; and the tangible outcomes achieved through the implementation of funded activities, with particular reference to empirical research findings, media campaigns, and public advocacy initiatives. [98]
JUN 27, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Asset Matayev was formally accorded victim status within the relevant criminal proceedings, some three months subsequent to the alleged assault perpetrated against him. Legal counsel for the victim, Ms Yuliya Kolpakova, observed: «Notwithstanding this development, immediately following the assault my client was remanded to a temporary holding facility, before being subsequently transferred to the Almaty pre-trial detention centre. Criminal proceedings have been instituted pursuant to Article 107 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the intentional infliction of moderate bodily harm).» Separate criminal proceedings have additionally been initiated against Mr Matayev under Article 254 (“Improper performance of professional duties”) and Article 293 (“Hooliganism”) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. [99]
JUN 27, 2026 — ALMATY — Ms Alyona Subbotina, a journalist representing KazTAG news agency, has reported that the organisation — including its digital platforms and associated social media channels — has been subjected to a sustained and coordinated information campaign. In a formal statement addressing the matter, Ms Subbotina observed: «For the second consecutive day, automated accounts have been flooding my private communications in an apparent attempt to intimidate KazTAG journalists. These messages demand that we either ‘choose to report the truth’ or, alternatively, ‘tender our resignations from KazTAG’. Given my consistent adherence to objective reporting standards, I consider these developments to constitute a targeted campaign of intimidation and a coordinated denial-of-service or spam attack.» [100]
JUN 27, 2026 — WELLINGTON, New Zealand — On the publication of its annual Rights Tracker 2026 report, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) presented its latest evaluation of state compliance with international human rights standards. Under the «Empowerment» index — the metric employed to assess domestic safeguarding of fundamental civil liberties and political rights — Kazakhstan was awarded a score of 3.3 out of 10. The findings of the report indicate that this score represents a systemic deficit, suggesting that a significant proportion of the population in Kazakhstan is obstructed from the full enjoyment of its civil and political freedoms. Of particular concern to the assessment of the region are the ongoing restrictions placed upon the rights to freedom of expression and opinion, peaceful assembly and association, democratic participation in public affairs, and the freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. [101]
JUN 28, 2026 — ALMATY — Representations have been received from Mrs Tolganay Nusipkozha concerning the continued remand in custody of her husband, Mr Ulan Nusipkozha, a videographer currently interred within a pre-trial detention facility under the jurisdiction of the National Security Committee. Mrs Nusipkozha reports a profound deterioration in her husband’s medical condition and has submitted an urgent plea for his immediate transfer from the custodial estate, either to house arrest under appropriate bail conditions or to a suitably equipped medical facility for inpatient treatment. According to the medical evidence adduced, Mr Nusipkozha has, during the period of his incarceration, contracted an acute viral infection, compounded by severe hepatic toxicity, physical exhaustion, and anaemia. On 26 June, the detainee underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Consequent upon the findings of that examination, clinicians have directed that further diagnostic testing be undertaken, specifically including an assessment for tumour markers. It is understood that while comprehensive medical documentation — including a formal opinion from a consultant oncologist — was placed before the court of competent jurisdiction, the tribunal nonetheless ordered an extension of his period of remand in custody until 18 July. Mrs Nusipkozha maintains that her husband’s professional activities were confined strictly to those of a videographer, and firmly rejects any assertion that he performed any functions or duties falling outside the proper scope of that vocational capacity. The criminal charges preferred against Mr Nusipkozha by the state authorities arise under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically Article 340(3), concerning the unlawful felling, destruction, or damaging of trees and shrubs, and Article 190(4), relating to fraud committed on an especially large scale. [102]
JUN 28, 2026 — QONAEV, Almaty Region — Attention is drawn to serious allegations of physical abuse and procedural irregularities concerning the treatment of Kazakhstani public figure, Mr Almazbek Sadyrbay, during proceedings before the Qonaev City Court. His instructing solicitor, Ms Anara Kusainova, lodged a formal public representation with the Judicial Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The petition seeks a comprehensive review of the conduct of court officials during hearings convened at the Qonaev City Court on 19 and 25 June 2026. The complainant relies on video evidence, captured and publicised by the independent journalist Mr Koishibek Mubarak. The footage reportedly documents court security personnel, acting in conjunction with unidentified officers believed to be associated with the Regional Court (including an individual in civilian attire), exercising disproportionate physical force against Mr Sadyrbay. According to the petition, Mr Sadyrbay was forcibly wrestled to the floor within the precincts of the courthouse before being physically ejected from the premises. Consequently, Ms Kusainova has petitioned the administrative authorities to initiate an immediate and independent internal inquiry into the conduct of the officers involved, with a view to establishing accountability and ensuring a reasoned determination is promulgated in accordance with due process. Mr Sadyrbay is currently remanded in custody pending trial. He stands indicted under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on several counts, namely Article 190 “Fraud”, Article 262 “The creation, leadership of, or participation in an organised criminal group”, and Article 218 “The laundering of the proceeds of crime”. The defendant maintains that the prosecution is politically motivated and directly linked to his legitimate public advocacy. In the years preceding his detention, Mr Sadyrbay was a prominent campaigner on agricultural policy, food security, and broader matters of public interest, frequently voicing robust criticism of governmental policy. [103]
JUN 29, 2026 — MONTENEGRO — The NeMolchi.kz (‘Break the Silence’) Foundation, a prominent non-governmental human rights organisation operating within the Republic of Kazakhstan, has issued a formal open appeal addressed to the Executive and the Legislature of the Republic. The representation urges an immediate and comprehensive review of the statutory conditions governing the proposed legislative amnesty. In its representation, the Foundation highlights a critical divergence between official policy pronouncements and legislative practice, stating: «Whilst public officials proclaim a ‘historic strengthening of criminal penalties’, celebrate the passage of the ‘Saltanat Law’, and espouse a commitment to the protection of women’s rights, decisions are concurrently being taken in camera which fundamentally undermine public safety. We put a direct question to the Government and Parliament of Kazakhstan: does the state align itself with the victims of crime, or with its perpetrators? We demand the immediate revocation of the moratorium on custodial remand for minor offences, and call upon the competent authorities to give urgent, specialised consideration to the cases of women convicted of homicide in the context of prolonged domestic abuse.» [104]
JUN 29, 2026 — ALMATY — The editorial board of the online publication Ruchnaya Ekonomika (‘Manual Economy’) has reported that the outlet, alongside its contributing journalists, has been subject to a sustained cyber-offensive commencing on 9 May 2026. According to representations from the editorial office, editors and contributors — including a former member of staff — have, during this period, been targeted with thousands of unsolicited communications, comprising both SMS messages and telephone calls. The publication has formally referred the matter to the relevant law enforcement agencies, stating: «The website was subject to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack spanning several days. The perpetrators of this attack remain unidentified. Unidentified actors are distributing malware alongside defamatory content generated via artificial intelligence, whilst falsely representing that these communications originate from our editorial office.» [105]
JUN 29, 2026 — ALMATY — Ahead of the scheduled trial of Ms Gulnara Bazhkenova, Editor-in-Chief of the media outlet Orda.kz, the company’s co-founder and majority shareholder, Mr Maksat Ganiyev, issued a public statement addressing the ongoing corporate dispute. Mr Ganiyev’s remarks highlight the commercial underpinnings of the conflict, which stands in contrast to the state’s criminalisation of the matter. In his representation, Mr Ganiyev clarified his position regarding the litigation as follows: «My primary objective remains the recovery of the financial losses sustained by both myself and the editorial office. Over the course of the preceding year, I endeavoured to resolve this dispute through amicable channels. However, Ms Bazhkenova abruptly ceased to recognise my standing as a co-proprietor. On three separate occasions, I sought to convene a general meeting of the company’s shareholders with a view to commissioning an independent audit, but Ms Bazhkenova blocked each attempt. Consequently, I harbour no desire to see a custodial sentence imposed upon her. On the contrary, it is in my interest that she remains at liberty to facilitate the restitution of the outstanding debts.» Ms Bazhkenova is currently subject to house arrest in connection with state-level criminal proceedings. The charges preferred against her under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan comprise Article 274 “Dissemination of knowingly false information”, Article 214(2) “Unlawful entrepreneurship”, and Article 189(4) “Misappropriation or embezzlement of entrusted property on an exceptionally large scale”. [106]
JUN 29, 2026 — ASTANA — In a formal representation addressed jointly to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the members of the National Qurultay, Mr Berik Kumarov, acting in concert with a coalition of civil society organisations and legal practitioners within the Republic of Kazakhstan, has submitted an open appeal detailing urgent imperatives for structural reform. The submission underscores a collective petition from civil society actors, advocates, and members of the Kazakh legal profession, calling upon the executive to initiate a comprehensive review and subsequent overhaul of the Prosecutor General’s Office. The representation maintains that the primary statutory and constitutional duty of the prosecutorial authorities must reside in the steadfast preservation of the rule of law and the absolute protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms. Crucially, the document draws attention to persistent reports within the public domain concerning the apprehension and detention of prosecutorial officials on allegations of corruption. Such systemic integrity failures, it is argued, severely undermine the institutional credibility of the service and impede its capacity to function as an independent guarantor of legality. Accordingly, the signatories formally request that immediate executive consideration be given to these representations. They call for the commencement of a transparent public consultation process concerning the structural modernisation of the prosecution service, alongside the immediate implementation of robust, verifiable measures designed to fortify statutory legality, restore public confidence, and safeguard the administration of justice. [107]
JUN 30, 2026 — ALMATY — Ahead of the scheduled public consultations concerning the draft municipal Master Plan, law enforcement authorities initiated the pre-emptive detention of several civil society activists and local residents. Residents of the Turksib District — specifically Mses Yelena Savelyeva and Natalya Lezhneva, whose properties lie within the redevelopment zone designated for demolition under the draft Master Plan — reported being subjected to targeted police surveillance. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage obtained from residential properties confirms that police patrols had been deployed outside their respective homes from approximately 05:30 hours. At approximately 08:00 hours, both individuals were detained and conveyed to the Turksib District Police Department. Administrative proceedings were subsequently initiated under Article 488(7) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which penalises «Participation in assemblies, meetings, rallies, demonstrations, marches, pickets, or other public events conducted in violation of the established statutory procedure.» In a parallel development, environmental defender Mr Abai Yerekenov was also detained, whilst Ms Saltanat Tashimova was reportedly subjected to coercive pressure by the state authorities. [108]
JUN 30, 2026 — ASTANA — Representations have been received from Ms Olesya Vertinskaya, a civil society activist and correspondent for the independent traffic-monitoring initiative Road Control. Ms Vertinskaya’s professional remit focuses on the documentation of alleged police misconduct and institutional malpractice. Ms Vertinskaya attended the Presidential Administration to lodge a formal petition seeking state protection of her fundamental rights and a cessation of what she contends is a campaign of systemic and unwarranted administrative harassment. Ms Vertinskaya submits that the arrival of Mr Aidar Khasanov as Head of the Police Department marked the commencement of a coordinated series of legal proceedings against her, comprising both administrative actions and a criminal investigation ostensibly relating to a road traffic incident. By way of particular, the attention is drawn to the administrative proceedings initiated against Ms Vertinskaya pursuant to Article 73-3(2) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 10 June 2026. The statutory offence cited pertains to defamation — specifically, «the dissemination via mass media of knowingly false information impugning the honour, dignity, or professional reputation of another individual». The aforementioned proceedings under Article 73-3(2) were subsequently discontinued and struck out following a formal reconciliation between the parties. [109]
JUN 30, 2026 — ALMATY — Evidence received from Ms Alyona Subbotina, a correspondent operating on behalf of the KazTAG news agency, indicates a sustained and systemic campaign of intimidation directed against the agency’s editorial staff. This course of conduct is reportedly being executed in direct connection with ongoing criminal proceedings initiated against Mr Asset Matayev, Director General of KazTAG, and Mr Amir Kassenov, its Editor-in-Chief. In her testimony, Ms Subbotina detailed the mechanisms of this harassment, stating: «I am the recipient of coordinated, automated communications transmitted via the Telegram platform. In a single twenty-four-hour period, several hundred such messages were disseminated from approximately fifty distinct accounts. These communications seek, by oblique means, to vilify and subvert the practice of independent journalism. Furthermore, these accounts are actively circulating vexatious rumours asserting the imminent insolvency of KazTAG, alongside demonstrably false allegations impugning the professional and personal integrity of both Mr Kassenov and our Director, Mr Matayev.» It is noted with concern that discrete criminal prosecutions have been commenced against Mr Matayev. These charges have been brought under Article 254 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan («Improper performance of professional duties») and Article 293 of the same Code («Hooliganism»). Furthermore, Mr Kassenov remains remanded in custody at Pre-Trial Detention Facility SI-72. His detention is consequential to a criminal investigation initiated pursuant to Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which penalises the purported «dissemination of knowingly false information.» [110]
JUN 30, 2026 — STEPNOGORSK, Akmola Region — Mr Meirzhan Doskarayev, acting as legal counsel and accompanied by representatives of civil society, attended Detention Facility No. 4 to secure legal access to Mr Marat Zhylanbayev. Mr Zhylanbayev is widely recognised by independent civil society observers as a political prisoner. The prison administration denied access to the detainee, citing the purported ground that no formal requisition for legal consultation had been submitted by Mr Zhylanbayev himself. The Prison Governor, Mr Kuanysh Medeyev, asserted that Mr Zhylanbayev neither required legal representation nor wished to instruct his counsel. In response, Mr Doskarayev proposed that the detainee be produced in person to confirm his instructions directly in the presence of all parties. This proposal was summarily rejected by the Governor. Mr Zhylanbayev is currently serving a seven-year custodial sentence, having been convicted under Article 258 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the «financing of alleged terrorist or extremist activity») and Article 405 (concerning «participation in the activities of a banned or designated organisation»). [111]
JUN 30, 2026 — GREATER LONDON, United Kingdom — Responding to news that Kazakhstani authorities have detained Ms Batikha Bilashkyzy, sister of a human rights defender and the founder of the Atajurt movement, Mr Serikzhan Bilash, Ms Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, said: “Kazakhstan authorities must immediately release Ms Batikha Bilashkyzy from custody at the police station in the town of Qonayev and end apparent reprisals against relatives of Atajurt activists. Ms Batikha Bilashkyzy’s detention on apparently politically motivated and fabricated fraud charges is deeply alarming. Any targeting of Ms Bilashkyzy solely because of her family ties or peaceful expression of solidarity with Atajurt’s mission would amount to another attempt by the Kazakhstani authorities to intimidate those associated with the Atajurt movement and its work documenting the repression of ethnic Kazakhs and other Turkic minorities in China”. [112].
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