Almaz Rysaliev
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Anonymous web postings used to counter online dissent through argument, distraction or abusive comments.
Ballot outcome predictable, and opposition wouldn’t do any better than current regime, says local journalist.
President’s Nur Otan now joined by two other regime-friendly parties in parliament.
After talks with top official, they say they won’t be bought off.
First they imposed news blackout, then they devised alternative narrative for bloodshed.
Political tensions, trade rules and simple corruption make travel between Central Asian states a complex and unpleasant business.
Prosecutors say dead gunman had Islamist links.
Suspected Islamist kills seven, blows himself up.
Critics decry new legislation as setback for freedom of confession.