The international environment, represented by government organisations and NGOs, opposes the undemocratic practices of the Kazakh authorities. Representatives of international organisations criticise the silencing of the opposition in Kazakhstan and for the use of sophisticated legal instruments to prosecute political emigrants.
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All countries must ensure that extradition does not put an individual at risk of persecution, torture, inhuman or degrading treatment. Spain must adopt all necessary measures to safeguard Mr. Pavlov’s rights and physical integrity.
Juan E. MendezUN Special Rapporteur on torture -
The human rights of foreigners are no less important than the rights of citizens. The question we should ask ourselves is: would we as confidently send a citizen to the same fate?
Francois CrepeauUN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants