Kazakhstan: Further information: Bolat Atabaev released

Prisoner of conscience Bolat Atabaev was released on 3 July. The charges against him, including “inciting social discord”, have been dropped and he now has the status of a witness. Amnesty International believes the charges against him were unfounded, and he was targeted for the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of expression.

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