Gauhar Sariyeva

Gauhar Sariyeva is an attorney representing the family of a young woman whose brother was murdered and child was kidnapped in Talgar. She has publicly criticized the victim-blaming narratives that emerged following the tragedy, emphasizing that no one is immune to encountering dangerous individuals and that the responsibility for the crime lies solely with the perpetrator. Sariyeva has highlighted the failures of law enforcement in responding to previous complaints made by the victim, which ultimately contributed to the tragic events.