Court has acquitted human rights activist Alima Abdirova

August 31, 2011

On August 31, 2011 court № 2 of Aktobe has acquitted human rights activist Alima Abdirova for absence of corpus delicti.

Human Rights Activist Alima Abdirova has been at the head of non-governmental organization “Aru Ana” (“Union of Unwed Mothers”). Alima Abdirova was charged with libel under article 129 p.3 “Slander combined with an accusation of a person in the commission of a grave or an especially grave corruption crime” of Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She can be punished by restriction of freedom for a period up to three years.

Former Director of Yaisan Boarding School for Children with Mental Retardation Irene Dombrovskaya has filed a complaint. The charges originated from articles “There are facts of derision of the children in foster home”, written by Julia Minina and published in the newspaper “Aktobe Times” on May 19, 2011. Human Rights Activist Alima Abdirova has said to a journalist about crimes such as, violent actions of a sexual character and beating with regard to children. She has presented a video record of interview with victims as evidence.

Irene Dombrovskaya has demanded the recovery of KZT5000000 (1USD=146.64) as moral damage compensation and KZT60000(1USD=146.64) as legal costs. The court has dismissed it.