Uzbek journalist at risk of ill-treatment — 17.08.2010
Sydney PEN is joining Amnesty in following up with Kyrgise authorities the case of Ulugbek Abdusalamov, an Uzbek journalist detained in southern Kyrgyzstan in July this year. Mr Abdusalamov suffered a cerebral haemorrhage and other issues including high blood pressure prior to his detention, and requires hospitalisation or strict medical surveillance.
Sydney PEN joins International PEN and Amnesty International in: * calling for the immediate and unconditional release of prisoner of conscience Ulugbek Abdusalamov; * urging the Kyrgise authorities to ensure that Mr Abdusalamov receives any medical attention he may require, including hospital treatment; * calling on the Kyrgise authorities to allow human rights defenders, journalists and other civil society activists to carry out their work without the threat of harassment or obstruction by the authorities.