Karina Mamash, spouse of Saken Mamash, a counselor at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has come forward with allegations of enduring a decade of abuse at the hands of her husband, Nemolchi.kz reported.
Karina Mamash, in her appeal, asserted that her husband subjected her to relentless abuse for ten years, a harrowing ordeal encompassing physical, sexual, emotional, economic, domestic, and family violence. The recent incident, where she and her visiting sister fell victim to his aggression, prompted her plea for intervention.
"I am seeking assistance from our nation. My life is in jeopardy, as are the lives of my children in his presence. I implore that my husband be stripped of his diplomatic immunity and face imprisonment for the multitude of abuses he has inflicted upon me," pleaded the distraught victim.
Reports from "Nemolchi.kz" indicate that Karina Mamash currently resides in a hospital, suffering from impaired eyesight due to severe blows to her temple. Furthermore, human rights activists have highlighted that Saken Mamash confiscated his wife's phone and destroyed his sister-in-law's device, severing both women's communication channels.
Responding to the allegations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan swiftly initiated action. Aybek Smadiyarov, a ministry official, confirmed that Saken Mamash would be immediately recalled from his diplomatic post.
"We are recalling this employee to Kazakhstan with immediate effect. Subsequently, his case will undergo scrutiny by law enforcement authorities. He will be relieved of his ministry position," stated Smadiyarov.
The development unfolds against the backdrop of Kazakhstan's recent legislative measures aimed at combating domestic violence. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed laws on April 15, intensifying accountability for any instances of violence against women and children.
The newly enacted laws broaden criminal liability for assault and intentional minor bodily harm, formerly subject to administrative penalties. Moreover, penalties for inflicting moderate and severe injuries have been augmented. Cases involving recurrent physical violence and cruel treatment of children, or repeated incidents of assault and minor injuries within a year, will preclude the possibility of reconciliation between the parties.
The legislative overhaul materialized amidst the high-profile trial of former national economy minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of brutally torturing and murdering his wife, Saltanat Nukenova.
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