Mamytov, Roman
Who, Why and How exiled: He is in self-imposed exile over its political activities. He appeared on social networks in Spring 2013 calling for a referendum on Karakalpak independence (The Guardian, 2014).
Roman Mamytov is the deputy leader under Aman Sagidullaev, of the Alga Karakalpakstan” (“Forward Karakalpakstan!”) separatist movement.
Stage 1 details (accusations/ charges/ Interpol notice/ extradition requests): He was persecuted by state authorities for his political activities (The Guardian, 2014).
Current status: He was living in Kyrgyzstan as “a political émigré.” ( The Guardian,2014). It it believed that he is currently living in Moscow ( ОЗОДАГОН, 2014).
Press sources: ОЗОДАГОН, 2014. "Из-за конфликта на Устюртском ГХЗ арестованы 50 каракалпаков. На строительстве Устюртского ГХЗ каракалпаки протестуют из-за увольнений и снижения зарплаты". [Online]. Available at: http://catoday.org/public/index.php/centrasia/iz-za-konflikta-na-ustyurtskom-ghz-arestovany-50-karakalpakov The Guardian, 2014. "Uzbekistan separatist movement threatens ancient culture". [Online]. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/05/uzbek-separatist-movement-threatens-ancient-culture