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human rights in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Sentences 2 Journalists for Embezzlement
By Catherine Putz
Astana says the father-son pair embezzled millions, others call the convictions politically motivated.
US Judge Rejects Kazakhstan’s Facebook Demands
By Casey Michel
Astana can’t use the U.S. court system to get the IP addresses of users associated with Respublika
Report: Torture in Kazakhstan Persists
By Casey Michel
Despite Astana's bold promises, recent Amnesty report says the use of torture “remains largely unchecked and unpunished.”
Kazakh Authorities Detain Head of the National Press Club
By Catherine Putz
Media rights advocates say the case is politically motivated.
Kazakh Oil Workers Fall Victim to Low Oil Prices
By Catherine Putz
Low oil prices are both an economic headache and a potential social powder keg.
UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Ban Ki-moon is traveling to all five Central Asian states and will work hard to avoid one big elephant.
UN Rapporteur Slams Kazakhstan on Rights
By Casey Michel
The country’s hardline approach to protests could derail its campaigns for the Olympics and UN Security Council.
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