Erbol Jumagulov
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Western officials cast doubt on conviction of opposition journalist for rape.
Ignored by the authorities in Astana, two Kazak villages have chosen to express their grievances in a rather unorthodox way.
Villagers in the inhospitable, impoverished steppes cling to railways for survival.
Many Kazaks are appalled at the prospect of their boys serving in an Afghan peace force.
Kazaks say international plan to siphon off Aral Sea water to Afghanistan could be disastrous.
Well-known journalist lost his final bid to clear his name, but his friends are refusing to let the matter drop.
Deterred by the region's poverty and instability, Kazaks draw back from integration with immediate neighbours and fix their gaze on Russia.
The pro-life lobby in Kazakstan is urging the government to curb abortion provision.
Homosexuals in Kazakstan are facing widespread intimidation and discrimination
The authorities are turning a blind eye to the growing number of homeless people falling victim to violent crime.