Temirlan Yensebek sentenced in high‑profile caseCEFR A1
7 May 2025
Adapted from Vlast.kz, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Natalia Gusakova, Unsplash
- Temirlan is a satirical journalist.
- He ran an Instagram account.
- Authorities arrested him in January.
- There was a court trial.
- The judge gave a sentence.
- He cannot do journalism now.
- Supporters waited outside the court.
- They brought food and messages.
Difficult words
- satirical — Showing problems with humor or jokes
- journalist — A person who writes news or reports
- authority — A group or person with official powerAuthorities
- arrest — To take someone to police custodyarrested
- sentence — A judge's decision about punishment for crime
- supporter — A person who helps or stands with someoneSupporters
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Discussion questions
- Do you use Instagram?
- Have you ever waited outside a court?
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