Document #1011405

OMCT; OBS; FIDH; et al. (Author), published by OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture

UN calls for immediate release of human rights defender Azimjan Askarov

http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/kyrgyzstan/2016/04/d23730/

ecoi.net description:
UN says human rights defender Azimjan Askarov was tortured in detention and convicted following unfair trial
Country:
Kyrgyzstan
Sources:
OMCT; OBS; FIDH; et al. (Author), published by OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/kyrgyzstan/2016/04/d23730/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
25 April 2016
Document ID:
1011405 (former ID 323204)

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