Kazak Authorities Chip Away at Free Expression
Experts think government is losing confidence in its ability to win "information war".
Experts think government is losing confidence in its ability to win "information war".
Renewed campaign on potentially far-reaching legal changes that are now before parliament.
Ex-premier Karim Masimov seen as loyal to the president, and as someone who can help refocus on China amid Russia worries.
Even pro-government politicians are beginning to speak out against regional integration project.
Anti-government rallies small, but analysts still see them as significant.
Lawmaker says tougher methods needed to deal with “traditional” abductions.
Government grants and fast-track citizenship will no longer be offered as standard.
Worn down by penalties for minor infringements, the independent press is being quietly stifled.
Comment: Draconian laws made for the press now being turned on web users.
Joining a former Soviet trading bloc could mean higher prices for most imported goods.