Document #1030541

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

France: Stop extradition of Kazakhstani opposition activist at risk of torture

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/france-stop-extradition-kazakhstani-opposition-activist-risk-torture-2014-10-24

ecoi.net description:
French court approves of extradition to Russia of Kazakhstani banker and opposition figure Mukhtar Ablyazov; he could be prosecuted in an unfair trial in Russia and end up being forcibly returned to Kazakhstan, where he is wanted for fraud and he would be at risk of torture
Countries:
France, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/france-stop-extradition-kazakhstani-opposition-activist-risk-torture-2014-10-24
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
24 October 2014
Document ID:
1030541 (former ID 289507)

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