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Kazakstan: Jailing of Rights Activist Condemned
23 Oct 09
Supporters of leading activist say driving death conviction was unsound.
Kazak Rights Groups Denounce Internet Censorship Bill
12 Mar 09
Bill would allow authorities to close or block websites carrying material critical of their policies.
Early Polls Looking Likely in Kazakstan
26 Feb 09
The authorities are saying nothing, but there are mounting reasons why they might opt for a parliamentary election sooner rather than later.
Kazakstan: Kids Flee Abusive Care Homes
14 Jan 09
High incidence of “escapes” from children’s homes indicates serious problems.
Kazak Opposition Sees Political Overtones to Crime Case
17 Oct 08
Four politicians accused of helping a wanted businessman get asylum abroad – but is that actually a crime?
Kazaks Cautious About Russia-Georgia Dispute
15 Oct 08
Opinions vary as to whether Kazak economic retreat from Georgia was result of pro-Moscow politics or pragmatism.
Kazakstan Keeps Lid on Public Meetings
26 Mar 08
Astana’s chairmanship of the OSCE unlikely to relax restrictions on freedom of assembly.
Kazak Exam Scammers Outwit Officials
23 Jul 07
Competition for subsidised places at university fuels entrance exam corruption.
Kazakstan: School Gang Violence on Rise
21 Feb 05
The authorities appear at a loss to stem a rise in teenage violence in the south of the republic.