Kuandyk Bishimbayev, Kazakhstan's former Minister of Economy, is currently on trial, accused of beating his wife to death. The incident, which lasted over 8 hours in a restaurant owned by a relative, has shocked the nation. Shocking footage of the event was published by the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan. This trial is seen as a crucial test of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's commitment to women's rights and his promise to build a more equitable society. Notably, under Kazakhstan's current laws, domestic violence is not recognized as a standalone criminal offense.
The trial of a former government minister charged with killing his wife is seen as a litmus test of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's promise to build a fairer, more equitable society https://t.co/20fxN2NEAX https://t.co/bncqEiM6oN
The trial of a former government minister charged with beating his wife to death has gripped public attention in Kazakhstan https://t.co/20fxN2Ocqv https://t.co/F7n76vzJbF
Murder trial seen as test of Kazakh leader's pledge on women's rights https://t.co/9RvFbZYcf4 https://t.co/gg2vUgAx6E
⚠️ MURDER TRIAL SEEN AS TEST OF KAZAKH LEADER'S PLEDGE ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS Full Story → https://t.co/JNW0XkLskP The trial of a former government minister charged with beating his wife to death has gripped public attention in Kazakhstan, and some see it as a litmus test of…
This is Kazakhstan's former Minister of Economy... Bishimbaev is accused of viciously beating his wife for over 8 hours in a restaurant that belonged to a relative. However, presently, under Kazakhstan's laws, domestic violence is not a standalone criminal offense. Source:… https://t.co/BUSX5ODm0M
The Supreme Court of #Kazakhstan published shocking footage of the former Minister of Economy beating his wife Recall, according to the conclusion of the investigation, Kuandyk Bishimbayev beat the woman for more than 8 hours, and none of the witnesses did not decide to call the… https://t.co/3EZ5IfNOQ3