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Maltese court says their police has no jurisdiction to investigate torture claims against Rakhat Aliyev Magistrate in Malta has ruled that the criminal complaint against Rakhat Aliyev filed by two Kazakh bodyguards alleging torture cannot be investigated by Maltese police.

18 November 2014

Kazakhstan sees 31 policemen convicted for torture 35 torture cases have been initiated and 31 policemen convicted in Kazakhstan.

17 May 2014

UN watchdog demands Uzbekistan halt use of torture Uzbekistan must halt its routine use of torture and cease reprisals against human rights campaigners who expose state abuses, United Nations monitors said Friday.

24 November 2013

Nazarbayev signs anti-torture law The document is aimed at creating mechanism for prevention of tortures and other forms of illicit treatment to people in places of confinement.

08 July 2013

Israel calls for calm as militants vow revenge Israel has called on the Palestinian Authority to rein in unrest as militants vowed revenge over the death of a prisoner whom the Palestinians allege died under Israeli torture.

26 February 2013

Anti-torture draft law presented to Kazakhstan Parliament Draft law for prevention of tortures and other harsh, inhuman or humiliating treatment or punishments has been submitted to the Majilis.

20 April 2012