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Kazakhstan human rights

January 13, 2022
After Kazakhstan Unrest, Relatives Await Detainees’ Release
By Associated Press
Authorities have refused to allow relatives or lawyers to see the 12,000 people reportedly in custody, giving little information about them.

December 01, 2021
Kazakhstan: What Happened in Zhanaozen?
By Zholdas Orisbayev
Ten years after the Zhanaozen massacre, has justice been served?

June 23, 2021
Why Atajurt’s Brief YouTube Suspension Matters
By Colleen Wood
YouTube's temporary suspension of a Kazakh human rights group’s channel highlights the risks of civil society's heavy reliance on the tech giants.

February 08, 2021
Pressure Pushes Kazakh Tax Authorities to Walk Back Fines, Suspensions
By Catherine Putz
After issuing fines and suspensions for several NGOs, Kazakh authorities walked back the decisions under domestic and international pressure.

January 26, 2021
The Taxman Cometh for Kazakh NGOs
By Catherine Putz
In January so far, four Kazakh NGOs have been fined and suspended by the state's tax authorities -- a convenient cover for political repression.

November 24, 2020
Kazakh Blogger Forced Into Psychiatric Clinic
By Catherine Putz
A court order has sent Aigul Otepova to a psychiatric clinic. Her supporters say its because of her outspoken criticism of the government.

May 20, 2019
Who Will Speak for Serikzhan Bilash? Not Washington.
By Daniel Balson
There can be no demanding justice for those interned in China while refusing to defend the people who attempt to provide it.

March 14, 2019
In Kazakhstan, Educating Children with Disabilities Remains a Challenge
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's approach to inclusive education and “negative attitudes” affect the education of children with disabilities.

December 09, 2016
Kazakhstan’s Zhanaozen Syndrome
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Astana is taking harsh moves against freedom of assembly and international community is raising concerns.

June 25, 2016
Kazakhstan’s Security Council Bid and Its Troubling Rights Record
By Hugh Williamson and Mihra Rittmann
Before it becomes the first Central Asian country to join the Security Council, a closer look is in order.
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