Kazakhstan

Policemen attend the funeral of one of the officers killed during a massive security sweep to track down members of an armed group. (Photo: Alima Abdirova)

Policemen attend the funeral of one of the officers killed during a massive security sweep to track down members of an armed group. (Photo: Alima Abdirova)

Making Sense of Kazak Shootings

IWPR reporting on violence in Kazakstan adds facts and nuances to local coverage.

16 Sep 11

The Price of Failure in Uzbekistan

13 Sep 11

Central Asia: June/July '11 Part II

IWPR reporting on violence in Kazakstan adds facts and nuances to local coverage.

8 Sep 11

Tashkent Sends Hostile Message on Human Rights

7 Sep 11

Uzbeks Jail Refugees Extradited From Kazakstan

1 Sep 11

A protester holds up pictures of union lawyer Natalia Sokolova and trade unionist Akjanat Aminov, both convicted after taking part in strikes. (Photo: Ayman Kurmanov)

A protester holds up pictures of union lawyer Natalia Sokolova and trade unionist Akjanat Aminov, both convicted after taking part in strikes. (Photo: Ayman Kurmanov)

Reprisals Merely Anger Protesting Kazak Oil Workers

Recent trials of labour activists unlikely to deter further protests but certain to increase resentment.

28 Aug 11

A women’s prison at Chemolgan in the Almaty region. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

A women’s prison at Chemolgan in the Almaty region. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

Setback for Penal Reform in Kazakstan

Rights activists warn conditions will worsen as control of prisons reverts to interior ministry.

25 Aug 11

New Wave of Prison Rebellions in Kazakstan

Rights activists say conditions haven’t improved despite recent convictions of warders found guilty of torture.

26 Jul 11

Fighting Terrorism, Kazak-Style

26 Jul 11

West Kazakstan Under Growing Islamic Influence

Authorities need to stop confusing all practicing Muslims with radical minority, newspaper editor says.

21 Jul 11

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