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Nurakhan MAKHATOV

A 64-year-old man accused of organising mass riots during the protests in Taraz. He maintains he only went to the square to calm the youth and has not pleaded guilty.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Aibol SAGINTAY

Sentenced for his involvement in the Taraz protests. He claims he was urging protesters to remain calm rather than violating the law.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Yerbol ZHUMANOV

He was accused of killing an NSC officer during protests in Taraz. He admitted to picking up a weapon but denied the killing, and CCTV footage supporting his claim was not presented at trial.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Convicted