Aidos Sadyqov
Aydos Sadyqov | |
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Айдос Садықов | |
| Born | 9 December 1968 |
| Died | 2 July 2024 (aged 55) Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, politician |
| Years active | 2005–2024 |
| Spouse | Natalia Sadykova |
| Children | 3 |
Aidos Jandosūly Sadyqov (Kazakh: Айдос Жандосұлы Садықов, [ɑjˈdos sɑˈdɯqɯf]; 9 December 1968 – 2 July 2024) was a Kazakh journalist, opposition figure, and head of the online media outlet BÄSE.
Sadykov was known for his opposition to former and current Presidents of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the latter of whom he accused of holding a pro-Russian stance. In July 2024, he was assassinated in Kyiv, Ukraine, and his widow, Natalia Sadyqova, became the sole author of the BÄSE channel.