Lessons from a Case Against Activist Temirlan YensebekCEFR A2
7 May 2025
Adapted from Vlast.kz, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Natalia Gusakova, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Temirlan Yensebek, an activist, was not allowed to be present at his own trial in Kazakhstan. He received a five-year sentence of restricted freedom, meaning he cannot work as a journalist. Temirlan's family, especially his father, supported him. His fiancée also spoke out for him after her own arrest.
Many of Temirlan's friends and supporters took action during his trial. They brought him food and were present in court. Public attention is very important in cases like this. It can help change the outcome, even if it is not perfect.
Difficult words
- activist — A person who fights for social change.
- sentence — A decision made by a judge in court.
- freedom — The state of being free or not restricted.
- support — To help someone or agree with their ideas.supported
- trial — A legal process to decide if someone is guilty.
- attention — The act of watching or listening carefully.
- outcome — The result of a process or situation.
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Discussion questions
- What is your opinion on the role of activists in society?
- How can public attention influence legal cases?
- Why do you think some people are not allowed to attend their own trials?
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