Mirlan Telebarisov

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These youngsters in an Almaty school playground may just be engaged in a bit of rough-and-tumble, but bullying among adolescents is seen as a major cause of teenage suicide in Kazakstan. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

These youngsters in an Almaty school playground may just be engaged in a bit of rough-and-tumble, but bullying among adolescents is seen as a major cause of teenage suicide in Kazakstan. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

Kazakstan: Concerns Over Adolescent Suicides

Calls for more help for troubled teenagers come after suicide issue hits national headlines.

13 Apr 11

Opponents of extending the Kazak president’s term prepare to hand in a protest petition to Nur Otan, the governing party. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

Opponents of extending the Kazak president’s term prepare to hand in a protest petition to Nur Otan, the governing party. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

Kazak Parliament to Rule on Extending President's Term

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

13 Jan 11

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