Kazakhstan - Authorities again urged to drop all charges against atheist blogger

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is relieved by journalist and atheist blogger Alexander Kharlamov's release from prison into house arrest yesterday but reiterates its call for the withdrawal of all the charges against him so that he can recover his full freedom. “Kharlamov's ordeal has dragged on for too long,” Reporters Without Borders said. “After six months in pre-trial detention, including several weeks in a psychiatric clinic against his will, no hard evidence has been produced to support the (...)

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