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Human rights movement in Kazakhstan.

Mar 28, 2022, 6 tweets

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HE COULD NOT WITHSTAND THE TORTURE - HE HANGED HIMSELF 

Akzhol Askaruly #KILYBAYEV, born in 1996, a young father and breadwinner of his family, committed suicide after torture, humiliation by law enforcement officers and under fear of possible arrest.@ZovkoEU

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Akzhol hanged himself in his own house.  

We can only guess what Akzhol was feeling at this moment... what could have driven the father of a 4-year-old child to take such a step, 👇

#Zhanaozen2022
#ProtestJanuary2022

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what terror and fear he experienced after the January protests that at the age of 25 that he decided to take his own life? 

Akzhol was at a peaceful protest in Semey on 5 January.

#Kazakhstanprotests
#ActivistsNotExtremists

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After this, Akzhol was summoned to the police station, for 5 hours he was beaten and tortured, later he was released home, ordered to pack his things, and that tomorrow he will be taken to the pre-trial detention facility in Oskemen. 

#Magnitsky #NoToCorruption
#IACD2021

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We call on citizens and businessmen to help collect money to pay for the services of lawyers for the victims of the January events and support those who are fighting for our freedom and rights.

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