Trial scheduled for author of 'Nazarbayev, go!' slogan in Astana
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A court in Astana has opened proceedings against the individual who coined the anti-Nazarbayev slogan 'Nazarbayev, go!'. The defendant faces charges under Kazakhstan's protest-related legislation.
The Charges
The defendant is accused of violating Article 274 of Kazakhstan's Criminal Code, which criminalizes inciting social hatred. The slogan 'Nazarbayev, go!' emerged during the January 2022 protests and has been used by opposition activists. If convicted, the individual faces up to five years in prison.
Legal Context
This trial is part of a broader crackdown on dissent following the 2022 unrest. According to human rights groups, over 100 people have been prosecuted for protest-related speech since then. The case has drawn attention from international observers, including Amnesty International, which has called for the defendant's release.
What's Next
The next hearing is scheduled for June 20. It remains unclear whether the court will allow defense witnesses to testify.
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Trial scheduled for author of 'Nazarbayev, go!' slogan in Astana
