UN Committee demands Kazakhstan compensate Bokaev and Ayan after rights violations
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The UN Human Rights Committee has determined that Kazakhstan violated the rights of activists Max Bokaev and Talgat Ayan following 2016 land protests. The committee has called for compensation and legal redress. Kazakhstan has 180 days to report on compliance measures.
UN Committee Decision
The UN Human Rights Committee concluded that Kazakhstan breached international obligations by unlawfully detaining activists Max Bokaev and Talgat Ayan. Their freedom of speech and right to peaceful assembly were restricted. Additionally, Bokaev's relocation 1,500 km from his home was deemed a rights violation. The complaint was filed in 2018, and the decision was finalized on March 13, 2023.
Kazakhstan's Obligations
Kazakhstan is required to provide effective legal remedies and compensation for moral and material damages to the activists, as per Article 2 (3) (a) of the Covenant. The state must also take steps to prevent future violations. Bokaev reported on Facebook that Kazakhstan must publish the decision and report on compliance within 180 days.
What's Next
Kazakhstan is expected to outline its compliance plan within the 180-day deadline. It remains uncertain how the government will address the UN's demands for compensation and legal reforms.
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UN Committee demands Kazakhstan compensate Bokaev and Ayan after rights violations
