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Kazakhstan's Leading Human Rights Activist Marks One Year Behind BarsKazakhstan's most prominent human rights activist, Yevgeniy Zhovtis, has marked his first year behind bars. Zhovtis, a tireless campaigner who has stood up to the Kazakh authorities for years, was given a four-year prison sentence on September 3, 2009 on charges of vehicular manslaughter he denied, after a trial widely ... |
 Duke of York's former home 'bought in money-laundering scam'The Duke of York may be called to give evidence in court over claims that a Kazakh billionaire paid £15 million for his Ascot home in a money-laundering ... |
| Kazakhstan's OSCE watchdog role raises concerns |
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| Thursday, 03 December 2009 15:27 |
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Human rights groups have expressed concern that Kazakhstan will take the chair of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) next month.
The OSCE's mandate is to promote democracy and human rights and to resolve regional conflicts. The appointment has led to questions about Kazakhstan's own record for fostering democratic rights at home.
Rayhan Demytrie reports from Astana.
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