APPEAL
To the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev
APPEAL
Dear Kassym-Zhomart Kemelevich!
We apply to you on the blatant violation of the constitutional rights of the prominent journalist Mikhail Kozachkov.
The detention of the well-known journalist Mikhail Kozachkov contradicts the very basis of the legislation of our country and the international obligations assumed by Kazakhstan.
He was named guilty of a number of serious crimes publicly and out of court, that constitutes violation of Article 77 of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. A detailed accusatory press release was disseminated promptly after the detention.
Mikhail Kozachkov's right to defense was grossly violated as well: he was deprived of the constitutionally guaranteed right to assistance of a lawyer for several hours. The search in Kozachkov's apartment took place in absence of a lawyer, who was simply not allowed inside by Financial Monitoring Agency officers. He was not allowed even when police officers came to the scene. The lawyer was also deprived of the opportunity of a confidential conversation with Mikhail Kozachkov.
Besides, a number of charges brought against Kozachkov are to be investigated by police but not by the Financial Monitoring Agency.
These facts are quite enough to admit the FMA's actions against Mikhail Kozachkov illegal and inadmissible.
Shortly before the detention, the journalist reported threats against him and his children, as well as slander disseminated in social networks and instant messengers.
All these suggest the ordered nature of this case, caused by journalistic investigations, conducted and published by Mikhail Kozachkov.
Mikhail Kozachkov is a skilled journalist known for his sharp criticism of corruption and other violations of the law, committed by law enforcement and the judiciary and other state bodies. All his articles are based on documents and facts.
There are serious reasons to doubt the fairness and objectivity of the investigation, since the actions of law enforcement agencies are in fact sabotaging the political reforms you promised and building a Just Kazakhstan - Adiletti Kazakhstan.
The investigation and trial must be conducted in full compliance with all international standards and Kazakhstan's obligations to respect the right to a fair trial. We believe that Mikhail Kozachkov should be immediately released and officials responsible for the violations of his rights should be held accountable. We ask you, as a guarantor of the inviolability of the Constitution and human rights and freedoms, to put an end to the illegal persecution of investigative journalist M. Kozachkov.
Karlygash Jamankulova, President of the International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adilsoz”
Tamara Kaleeva, founder of the International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adilsoz”
Zhemis Turmagambetova, Executive Director of the Charter for Human Rights Public Foundation
Seitkazy Matayev, Chairman of the Board of the Union of Journalists of Kazakhstan
Evgeny Zhovtis, Director of the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law
Asset Matayev, KazTAG International News Agency
Galiya Azhenova, International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adilsoz”
Madina Alimkhanova, International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adilsoz”
Elena Tsoi, International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adilsoz”
Elena Malygina, International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adilsoz”
Nurken Halykbergen, PR expert
Chingiz Lepsibayev, “Eurasian Expert Council” Public fund
Vyacheslav Abramov, General Director of the Vlast.kz
Dinara Satzhan, journalist
Timur Gafurov, Editor-in-chief of “Nasha Gazeta” (Kostanay)
Askar Aktleuov, "Tilshi" (Aktobe) Public Fund
Maya Shuakbayeva, "First Channel Eurasia"
Aiken Mukanova, journalist and PR specialist (Astana)
Ainur Saparova, “Ak Zhaiyk" reporter (Atyrau)
Alisher Yelikbayev, communications specialist
Lev Guzikov, freelance journalist (Atyrau)
Sanzhar Bokaev, political scientist
Asel Karaulova, “Kazakhstan Press Club”
Rinat Balgabaev, PR advisor
Katerina Popkova, “Khabar 24"TV (Shymkent)
Nursultan Abbaz, “Khabar 24" TV(Shymkent)
Alyona Gorbacheva, TV Seven
Editorial office of the newspaper "Vremya"
Editorial board of the website "Nege.kz»
Askar Dzhaldinov, journalist
Ruslan Bakhtigareev, administrator of the public "Journalists, PR specialists, bloggers of Kazakhstan"
Marat Shibutov, political scientist, member of the Public Council of Almaty
Sergey Ponomarev, Deputy of the Maslikhat of Almaty
Dosym Satpayev, Political scientist, Risk Assessment Group
Marina Nizovkina, “Atameken" TV (Shymkent)
Ayan Sharipbayev, editor of the Elmedia Youtube channel
Amir Kasenov, Editor-in-Chief of “KazTAG” international news agency
Asel Kozhakova, communication agency Redpoint Kazakhstan
Laura Barysova, PRshy Club
Zaure Zhumalieva, Director of "Adil Arka" (Petropavlovsk)
Yerzhan Suleimenov, media expert
Jamila Maricheva, ProTenge
Yulia Pankratova, journalist
Ekaterina Volkova, journalist
Taisiya Koroleva, ProTenge reporter
Akkozha Dastan, journalist
Yatsun Maria, ProTenge
Karlygash Ezhenova, editor of exclusive.kz
Gulim Amirkhanova, media specialist
Editorial office of “KazTAG” International News Agency
Saltanat Askerbekkyzy, AS Media company
Olga Tonkonog-Daribaeva, journalist
Dina Imambai, journalist
Editorial board of the website “Orda.kz ”
Gulnar Bazhkenova, Editor-in-chief of Orda.kz
Abul Kekilbayev, aviation expert
Rosa Yesenkulova, journalist
Alisa Masaleva, newspaper journalist
Time (Shymkent)
Ekaterina Nazarenko, Editor-in-chief of Petropavlovsk News Agency
Olga Vitukevich, “First Channel Eurasia” TV
Bakimov Daniyar, RocketPlastic
Saida Tursumetova, editor-in-chief of ELITAR.KZ
Anton Danilov, editor-in-chief of titus.kz
Yulia Latypova, editor of BaigeNews.kz news agency
Tolegen Imanov, journalist (Petropavlovsk)
Artur Zhumabayev, Aktobe Times reporter
Zauresh Battalova, President of the Foundation for the Development of Parliamentarism in Kazakhstan
Vitaly Shevchenko, graphic designer
Olga Nastyukova, journalist
Galym Ageleuov, human rights activist, President of Liberty Public Fund
Editorial office of inAktau.kz
Khalil Ruziev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Malik Shakenov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Danara Zhumanova, journalist of the program "Studio 7" TV Seven
Abzal Zhamalov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Daniyar Badenov, a resident of Astana.
Anara Shardarbek-Makhmetova, entrepreneur
Dias Eszhanov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Zhanel Zhanakhmetova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Dmitry Shishkin, publisher of the media project "Shishkin_like"
Editorial office of the newspaper “Our Life" (Pavlodar region)
Elena Vasilchenko, editor of the newspaper ”Our Life" (Pavlodar region)
Daniyar Sadvakasov, a journalist from Aqmola region
Georgy Govorov, Nasha Gazeta weekly reporter
Nikita Danilin, journalist (Almaty)
Olga Likhograi, columnist of Kostanay regional weekly "Nasha Gazeta"
Ksenia Rebik, web editor of Kostanay regional weekly "Nasha Gazeta"
Dauren Kenzhegaliev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Muslim Abdurrakhman, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Madat Nurumov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Aisulu Karatai, Marketer/analyst
Sabir Butunov (Republic of Uzbekistan)
Galina Petrenko, Nasha Gazeta reporter
Anastasia Yatsun, journalist
Azhar Kashymkulova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Aizhan Zhumagulova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Irina Chernykh, Professor of Kazakh National University
Adil Jalilov, Director of the MediaNet/Factcheck International Journalism Center
Zhanbota Saduev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Olga Sudareva, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Duman Smakov, editor-in-chief of Factcheck.kz
Asem Zhamanbayeva, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Ilya Rybin, journalist
Victoria Tyuleneva, Project Director of Freedom House Representative Office in Kazakhstan
Bahrambek Talibzhanov, TV Seven reporter
Snezhana Tsoi, MediaNet/Factcheck International Journalism Center
Medet Yessimkhanov, Factcheck.kz
Gulnara Ermanova, journalist
Asel Tukusheva, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Vyacheslav Antonov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Imamadi Aitzhanov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Ainabekov S.E., citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sergey Kornyakov, journalist
Oksana Kanakhina, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Editorial board of Bizmedia.kz
Kirill Berdetsky, journalist, civil activist, press secretary of JSC SEC Taraz
Nazira Darimbet, "REPUBLIC.kz.media"
Irina Petrushova, "REPUBLIC.kz.media"
Oksana Makushina, "REPUBLIC.kz.media"
Yulia Kozlova, "REPUBLIC.kz.media"
T.N. Kuchura, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, reader of the Kozachkov offside telegram channel
Dmitry Dubovitsky, journalist, author of the project "They have already left for us"
Editorial office of the newspaper "Ak Zhaiyk" (Atyrau)
Dias Battalov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Saule Kashieva, Nasha Gazeta reporter
Medimanov Zhandos, former serviceman, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Gulmira Birzhanova, Lawyer, Legal Media Center
Diana Okremova, Director of the Legal Media Center
Ualikhan Shyngys, independent investigative journalist
Olesya Bassarova, journalist
Miras Galym, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Anar Nurmakhanova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Dmitry Mazorenko, editor of Vlast.kz
Ayym Karibayeva, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Amirlan Suleimenov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nurlan Amrekulov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Dauren Isagulov, producer of the program “Studio 7”, TV Seven
Marina Mikhtayeva, journalist
Zhuldyz Abdilda, journalist
Editorial staff of the cross-media platform Men Communication
Vladimir Krikun, journalist, Kostanay
Alexandra Sergazinova, Editor of the TobolInfo News Agency
Kanat Torebay, film producer
Olga Znamenskaya, Chief Editor of Esquire Kazakhstan
Aigul Sartbayeva
Helcha Ismailova, journalist
Tatiana Begaykina, journalist, volunteer
Daniyar Adilbekov, journalist and editor-in-chief of the PRESS.KZ
Gauhar Satpayeva, Director of Artmeken Gallery
Alexander Gavryushin, businessman
Sergey Nagovitsyn, journalist
Irina Galkina, journalist
Olga Nastyukova, journalist
Mariam Ungarova, journalist
Marslen Babashev, lawyer of UAC Parity
Larisa Gubasheva, journalist of the Zhambyl regional newspaper Znamya Truda
Yernar Imangaliev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Margarita Bocharova, journalist
Beisen Akzholov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kumekov Nurislan Nurlanovich, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Zarina Akhmatova, journalist, media expert
Ualitova Gulzhanat, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Bakytzhan Oishiev, independent journalist, head of the NGO "Center for Journalistic Research of Public Problems "Adaleumettik Journalism"
Abishev Zhasulan, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Zaure Mirzakhodzhayeva, journalist
Elena Kuznetsova, journalist
Gulnara Ermanova (Dzhusupova), journalist
Sultan Zhakupov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sergey Kim, journalist, FactCheck.kz
Ermek Saparbekov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Zhanar Kanafina, the First channel "Eurasia"
Alma Serikpaeva, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Diana Kalmanbaeva, journalist of the Zhambyl regional newspaper "Znamya Truda"
Aibekgizzat, lawyer, political scientist
Bakhyt Syzdykova, public figure
Lubov Dobrota, journalist
Sultan Ziyatbekov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Tamara Vaal, Vlast.kz
Alexander Pokusov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Asel Gabbasova, Communications Specialist
Indira Kalieva, journalist
Zhanat Nurgaliyev, Director of INTEGRITY ASTANA
Maxim Lotarev, Editor of Boss-Agro magazine
Editorial board of Lada.kz (Aktau)
Adil Suinbayev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Moldir Utegenova, Project Manager, MediaNet International Journalism Center
Myrzamurat NurTemirbekuly, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nazym Jazylbekova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, RES designer (Astana)
The editors of Optimism.kz
Ospanov Bakhtiar, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Rauan Abdrakhmanov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Manarbek Ramazanov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Olga Maksimova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Oksana Dementievskaya, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Yulia Dilmukhambetova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Tatiana Govorkova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Aslan Bakirov, citizen of Kazakhstan
Arman Ramazanov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
N. Makhmudov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sagi Chuzhebayev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Asel Aushakimova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Asiya Agibayeva, General Director of Capital Publishing House LLP, Editor-in-Chief of Kapital.kz
Azamat Shantayev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Asel Nukusheva, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Asset Bakhtiyarov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Temerlan Zhanbekov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Natalia Mukhanova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Altynai Tatibekova, individual entrepreneur
Serikzhan Mauletbay, CEO of Bes.Media
Valeria Galimova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Maya Akisheva, journalist (Almaty)
Aigul Baysarina, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Medet Makanov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Alisher Bodaubekov, teacher, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Public organization “Kazak saittarynyn kauymdastygy”
Editorial office of Total.kz
Suleimenov Nurbek, logistics on railway transport
Kuanysh Zhapbasbayev, Deputy Director of “ORDA TS” LLP
Bakhyt Adilova, mining and metallurgy
Irina Kryshtop, journalist
Ulpash Kanzhigalina , citizen of Kazakhstan, retiree
Alexander Rozhkov, journalist
Alyona Pankova, Newspaper for retirees, Karaganda
Nurgul Khairullina, journalist, PR specialist
Baktygul Urbayeva, media expert, media trainer
Sergey Nagovitsyn, journalist
Marat Makhmetov, mgorod.kz
Natalia Boyko, journalist, PR specialist
Talgat Umarov, journalist
Kristina Yusicheva, journalist
Adil Tulepbergenov journalist
Khaliya Zhuldaspayeva, journalist
Fatima Kosayeva, PR specialist
Zhanar Sekerbayeva, activist, human rights activist
Bayan Barmankulova, art critic
Dalia Nasipova , journalist
Gulmira Mathalikova, journalist, PR specialist
Zulfiya Raisova, media specialist
Botagoz Omarova, journalist
Dinara Egeubayeva, journalist
Olga Gumirova, journalist, Almaty
Rinat Abdulkhalikov, journalist
Asia Baigozhina, screenwriter, documentary film director
Almas Konurbaev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nursultan Asykbayev, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nurgeldyabdy Gani, journalist and political scientist
Lyazzat Sagyndykova, Head of the KAZAKH INVEST Press Service
Anar Aitbayeva, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Myrzamurat Olzhas, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Lola Kasymova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sanat Urnaliev, journalist
Talgat Bukharbayev, journalist
Zulfiya Iskalieva, journalist, PR manager
Evgenia Morozova, journalist
Bakytzhan Ormanov, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Yuri Katalevich, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Gaia Ostrovskaya, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Elena Koemets, journalist
Andrey Chebotarev, political scientist
Dana Nukeeva-Soy, TV producer, journalist
Ayman Abilmazhinova, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Maria Melnikova, journalist
Elena Ulyanenko, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Alexander Hubert, journalist, teacher
Sandugash Duysenova , journalist
Anna Yalomenko, journalist
Tamara Batcha, citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Alexey Gostev, journalist, editor
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