According to the lawyer, after this visit, Askat Zhetigen was released from the punishment isolation cell. Kozhoshev also warned the staff of the institution against violating the rights of prisoners and emphasized the importance of adhering to humanitarian standards of detention.
Nurbek Toktakunov noted that Zhetigen himself conveyed the news of his release to him and expressed gratitude to those who supported him during this difficult time.
“Perhaps this is a sign of the beginning of changes,” the lawyer added.
It is worth reminding that earlier the GSIN denied the information about the existence of a punishment cell for Zhetigen.
Askat Zhetigen is a well-known akyn and activist who was sentenced to three years in prison on charges of inciting mass riots and attempting to seize power. A criminal case against him was initiated in March 2024 based on his video appeals on social media, where he criticized the actions of the authorities.
