Сөз бостандығын қорғау халықаралық қоры
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Journalist of newspaper "Adilet" was beaten

28 february 2012
February 28, 2012

On February 25, 2012 a 61-years-old correspondent of republican newspaper "Adilet" Zharkynbek Seyitnbetuly was beaten near his house the day before in Shymkent. As a result of it he had a concussion of the brain of medium severity level. Zharkynbek Seitinbet was sent to neurosurgery department

An unknown persons have dealt him with accessory by his head. Zharkynbek Seitinbet is an active public figure and head of main office of the fight against corruption in schools of South Kazakhstan oblast. He is sure that this attack is connected with his professional activity and publication of some critical materials, related to activity of the center of temporary isolation and reabilitation of minors in Shymkent.

On February 24, 2012 the next article was published, where he critisized the staff of the center of temporary isolation and reabilitation of minors in Shymkent. Zharkynbek Seitinbet makes human rights activity, except for journalism

Zharkynbek Seitinbet has said that it was planned for his intimidation

Policemen have opened a criminal case. They did not give any comments by this fact.
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