Kazakhstan

Vikram Ruzakhunov, a well-known jazz pianist on his return to Kyrgyzstan. © Ala-Too 24

Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan

Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.

11 Jan 22

Protesters stormed the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty on Wednesday as unprecedented unrest in the Central Asian nation spun out of control. © ABDUAZIZ MADYAROV/AFP via Getty Images

Interview: Kazakstan in Crisis

Country sees a clampdown on independent media and civil society as CSTO troops arrive and a weakened president scrambles to entrench his grip on power.

11 Jan 22

Collective Security Treaty Organisation's (CSTO) Russian soldiers in Almaty. © ALEXANDR BOGDANOV/AFP via Getty Images

Political Unrest Sweeps Kazakstan

“Peacekeeping” forces from Russian-led military alliance arrive to help quell protests sparked by local anger at energy price rises.

6 Jan 22

In September Kazakhstan's parliament pushed a draft bill that would require foreign tech companies to register local branches or risk being blocked. Rights groups say that, if approved, it will hinder social media activities and further limit free speech in the country. © CABAR

Kazak State Tightens Grip on Social Media

Rights groups fear that a bill framed to safeguard children could limit free speech and intensify government control.

19 Nov 21

Kazak Journalists Mull Pegasus Attack

Despite numbers apparently targeted, no official investigation is forthcoming.

17 Aug 21

Kazakstan: Boom in Fake Covid-19 Certificates

Experts say that both PCR tests and vaccine certificates can be easily forged at home or bought online.

23 Jul 21

Household chores and childcare are still very much considered to be women’s duties in Kazakstan and many have found it impossible to balance work and childcare responsibilities during the pandemic. © Uriel Sinai/Getty Images

Kazakstan: The Invisible Burden of Lockdown

From household tasks to labour rights, the pandemic has aggravated endemic gender inequality.

8 Mar 21

Kazakstan’s Covid-19 Strategy: Vaccination Passports and QR Codes

Authorities will have to overcome anti-vaccine sentiment to implement digitised schemes.

11 Feb 21

Members of the precinct election commission in Nur-Sultan are counting ballot papers during parliament elections held in Kazakstan at 10th January. (Photo: CABAR/IWPR)

Kazakstan's Unsurprising Elections

President’s party wins again as pressure grows on independent observers and opposition forces.

18 Jan 21

Business As Usual for Kazak Elections

Upheaval in Kyrgyzstan and Belarus not expected to affect the outcome of January 10 polls.

22 Dec 20

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