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9 March, 2022, 
City of: #Ust-Kamenogorsk
#MUKANOVA Altyn, the mother of civil activist #BERIKKANULY Yernar demands that the Kazakhstani authorities immediately stop the unlawful political persecution of her son in connection with his participation⤵️

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in the peaceful protest in early January, 2022 and release him from the pre-trial detention facility.
Also, she appeals to the international community seeking help to release her son.
BERIKKANULY Yernar was arbitrarily detained on 6 January on his way to work.

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Earlier, he participated in a peaceful protest exercising his constitutional right, speaking out about high prices and requiring the authorities to address social problems of the citizens. After his unlawful detention he was sent to the pre-trial detention facility due
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to a fabricated criminal case. Recently, a politically motivated trial has extended his term in detention for 2 more months. 
His family members were not informed about Yernar's whereabouts and health condition for 20 days after he was detained.

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After a long search his family finally found him in the pre-trial detention facility in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

The following is Yernar's mother's video message:
"I am #MUKANOVA Altyn. I am retired. I am the mother of #BERIKKANULY Yernar.

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My son was arbitrarily detained on his way to work on 6 January, 2022 in connection with January events. He participated in a peaceful protest where he spoke out about our country's problems and price hikes. This resulted in him being arrested.

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