On 27 July 2012, Uralsk Court No 2 ordered Mr Lukpan Ahmedyarov and the founders of Uralsk’s Week newspaper to pay KZT 5 million (approximately EUR 27,125) to Mr Tlekkabyl Imashev for allegedly defaming him and damaging his reputation.
Prominent journalist and human rights defender Mr Faisal Mohamed Salih was released during the night of 9 May 2012, after being arrested and detained at his home on 8 May by the NISS.
Sudanese journalist Mr Faisal Mohamed Salih was arrested and detained on 8 May 2012 and Sudanese lawyer Ms Nagla Mohamed has been suffering from ongoing harassment and intimidation since 21 April 2012.
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