Document #1073466

IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)

Kazakstan Keeps Lid on Public Meetings

http://iwpr.net/report-news/kazakstan-keeps-lid-public-meetings

ecoi.net description:
Human rights activists say, current national law on freedom of assembly is vague and restrictive; breaking law by staging unauthorised rallies can be penalised with up to one year in jail; according to leader if oppositional Azat party, indoor assemblies are restricted as well; this voids opposition parties of chance of speaking to electorate
Country:
Kazakhstan
Source:
IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)
Published:
26 March 2008
Original link:
http://iwpr.net/report-news/kazakstan-keeps-lid-public-meetings
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1073466 (former ID 94271)

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