UN Special Rapporteur on the protection of human rights while countering terrorism calls countries to follow Kazakhstan's positive example

On March 4 in Geneva, at the 43^rd session of the Human Rights Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism Fionnual Ni Aolain, made concluding remarks on her visit to Kazakhstan that took place in May 2019.

In her presentation, she positively noted the openness, transparency and cooperation of the authorities of Kazakhstan in organizing her visit. She commended operations «Zhusan» and «Rusafa» and urged other countries to follow Kazakhstan's positive example on repatriation and reintegration of their citizens from zones of conflict in the Middle East.

At the same time, the UN Special Rapporteur noted the need to improve number of legislative acts and law enforcement practices in the fight against terrorism.

The delegation of Kazakhstan in their response to her remarks, thanked the UN representative for the positive assessment of country's efforts in protecting and promoting the rights of citizens in the context of countering terrorism, and informed the Council about the reforms carried out by the President aimed at promoting and protecting the rights of citizens and resolving social and economic issues.