In Atyrau a local man detained for fighting in armed conflict in Ukraine

By Murat Sultangaliev

Baurzhan Saugabaev On February 20, the deputy prosecutor of Atyrau Oblast Baurzhan Saugabaev briefed about innovations in RoK Criminal and Administrative Codes that came into force on January 1 this year. In particular, he spoke about countering terrorism and extremism.

- In new Criminal Code there is an article 172 ("Participation in foreign armed conflicts") providing imprisonment for the period of 3 to 7 years, - said B. Saugabaev. – The KNB department (National Security Committee) of Atyrau Oblast has already initiated 8 criminal cases concerning 8 citizens of the region since the beginning of year. They are currently not in Kazakhstan, but we have authentic proofs that they are participating in armed conflicts there.

- Are they fighting in Syria?

- In Syria and in other countries. One citizen from Atyrau Oblast participated in the armed conflict in Ukraine. Pre-judicial investigation is currently ongoing in relation to that person. He is now in Atyrau and kept in custody.

- Could you tell more details?

- No. I can't report any details yet.

Photo taken by Kanat Eleuov