Respublika (Kazakh activist organisation)
Respublika is a Kazakh citizens' group that became known in June 2019 during the 2019 Kazakh protests. It aims for political change in Kazakhstan.[1]
| Types | voluntary association  |
|---|---|
| Established | 2019 |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Aim | regime change |
Creation and leadership
As of June 2019, one of the leaders of Respublika is Bella Orynbetova.[1]
Membership
The group was founded by Kazakh-language bloggers.[1] As of June 2019, Respublika had 100 members, mainly former members of the civil service.[1]
Aims
At a press conference on 19 June 2019, Respublika representatives called for a review of the 2019 Kazakh presidential election, the release of imprisoned election protestors, and for Nur-Sultan's name to be restored to Astana, as it was prior to March 2019.[1]
Actions
In July 2019, when the National Council of Public Confidence was created by the Kazakh authorities as a compromise in relation to the presidential election protests, Respublika was not offered any seats on the 44-person council. Orynbetova stated that Respublika had communicated its "conditions for dialogue" to the authorities.[2]
On 9 November 2019, 24 Respublika activists protested in a park in Nur-Sultan against the presidential system of government after gaining permission from the authorities.[3]
References
- Kumenov, Almaz (26 June 2019). "As Kazakhstan's activists find their voice, next comes the message". Eurasianet. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- Kumenov, Almaz (18 July 2019). "Kazakhstan: Consensus-building council already generates grumbling". Eurasianet. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- "Opposition Demonstrates For Change In Kazakhstan". RFERL. 9 November 2019. Archived from the original on 3 January 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2020.