Kazakhstan: Journalist Badly Beaten

Email A journalist in Kazakhstan who has criticized local government officials and written on other sensitive issues was seriously beaten by unidentified assailants on August 20, 2013. Police were slow to respond and to order a medical examination. The Kazakh authorities should investigate the attack swiftly and effectively, and thoroughly examine possible motives related to his work. (Berlin) – A journalist in Kazakhstan who has criticized local government officials and written on other sensitive issues was seriously beaten by unidentified assailants on August 20, 2013. Police were…

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