21.06.2014 кунлик архив
Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan: Torture victims still detained and not compensated for illegal extradition
For two years now, Kazakhstan has refused to implement a decision from the UN Committee Against Torture. It must return safely and promptly 29 individuals that were illegally returned to torture in Uzbekistan in 2011, and pay as soon as possible compensation to the victims and their relatives. Kazakhstan must also press for investigations into torture allegations that occurred after the extradition.
In December 2010, considering the proven risk of torture upon forcible return to Uzbekistan, ACAT filed a complaint on behalf of 29 asylum seekers and refugees in Kazakhstan that were subject to extradition. At three occasions, the UN Committee against Torture (UNCAT) ordered Kazakhstan not to return the 29 complainants while reviewing the case.
Local and international civil society organizations call on Central Asian states to end torture and impunity
On 26 June 2014, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a coalition of human rights organizations is urging the five Central Asian governments topublicly and unequivocally condemn torture and to demonstrate their commitment with follow up actions.
In December 1997, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed 26 June the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a day to speak out against the crime of torture, and to honour and support victims and survivors around the world.
