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Geldy Kyarizov
1951
- Nationality
- Turkmenistan
- Occupation
- politician
Incarceration history
Facilities
- Owadan-depe PrisonDates unknown
- Owadan-depe PrisonDates unknown
Biography
Geldi Kärizow, also spelled Geldy Kyarizov, FRGS (born January 18, 1951 ~ Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic) is an internationally renowned breeder of Akhal-Teke horses and former Horse Minister for the Government of Turkmenistan (Government Association Turkmen Atlary). In 2002, Kärizow was arrested by the administration of Saparmyrat Nyýazow on charges including abuse of office and negligence; a trial recognised by the international community as groundless and politically motivated. Kärizow was sentenced to six years imprisonment. Released in 2007, Kärizow left Turkmenistan in 2015 and now resides in exile, in Prague, Czech Republic. In 2024, after years of legal battles with Turkmenistan, the United Nations Human Rights Committee issued a landmark decision in July 2024, recognising the severe violations of his rights by the Turkmenistan state.
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