Activist Gulnaz Serikbayeva was sentenced to 3 years in prison for 'inciting discord' via Facebook posts regarding ethnic relations. She denies the charges, stating she was exercising her constitutional right to criticize policies.
Key Facts
03 entries
01Charges based on Facebook posts
02Member of the 'Atajurt' organization
03Defense claims she was exercising constitutional rights
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Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Gulnaz Serikbayeva (PPW case cmr583nt). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmr583ntd000ccas6aoxur3ob. Original data from Radio Azattyq (https://www.azattyq.org/a/qyzylordalyq-belsendi-3-zhyl-turmege-kesildi/33794690.html).
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File # cmr583nt•Opened JULY 2, 2026•Kazakhstan / Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Gulnaz Serikbayeva
Гүлнәз Серікбаева
Medium PrioritySocial mediaConvicted
Age 38 · female
Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Detained JULY 2, 2026
Medical
Health Concerns Identified.
Has health issues; mother is disabled
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Case Summary
Activist Gulnaz Serikbayeva was sentenced to 3 years in prison for 'inciting discord' via Facebook posts regarding ethnic relations. She denies the charges, stating she was exercising her constitutional right to criticize policies.
Key Facts
03 entries
01Charges based on Facebook posts
02Member of the 'Atajurt' organization
03Defense claims she was exercising constitutional rights