Andrei Grishin

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Referendum allowing President Nazarbaev to stay on without election would be bad for democracy, critics say.

13 Jan 11

Instead of promoting human rights issues, regime accused of tidying them away.

23 Nov 10

Kazak authorities applying own rules on asylum-seekers in the face of accepted international standards.

2 Nov 10

Activists say Kazak leaders have sidelined human rights from international group’s agenda.

26 Jul 10

More and more groups voicing concerns through public protests.

7 Jun 10

Long-term residents say they face arbitrary obstructions and barely concealed message that they aren't wanted.

22 Mar 10

The government is refusing to register youth groups it fears are plotting a revolution.

20 Nov 05

After the secret service warns of dangers posed by foreign Islamic militants, non-Kazak Muslims fear their communities will be stigmatised.

21 Feb 05

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