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How, and Why, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Shut Down the Internet
March 09, 2023

How, and Why, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Shut Down the Internet

By Rustam Muhamedov and Dana Buralkiyeva
The national elites in both countries do not shy away from implementing excessive measures in the online sphere, including switching off communications completely. 

Information Chaos in Kazakhstan
January 10, 2022

Information Chaos in Kazakhstan

By Katrina Keegan
Seeking control, the Kazakh government shut down the internet. But the long-term effects may only necessitate continued crackdowns.
Kazakhstan Sinks in Freedom of the Net 2019 Report
November 06, 2019

Kazakhstan Sinks in Freedom of the Net 2019 Report

By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's drop marked one of the largest declines over last year's report, following a year of disruptions and arrests.

Finding Kazakhstan’s Troll Farms
February 20, 2019

Finding Kazakhstan’s Troll Farms

By Nazira Kozhanova
Nurbots fill comment sections across the Kazakh internet. They may not be convincing but they pollute online discourse.

Kazakhstan Plans to Ban Anonymous Commenters
January 25, 2017

Kazakhstan Plans to Ban Anonymous Commenters

By Casey Michel
Astana’s record of policing speech undercuts the attractiveness of doing away with anonymous internet comments.

Tajik Opposition Under Threat Behind Bars
August 20, 2016

Tajik Opposition Under Threat Behind Bars

By Catherine Putz
And Kazakhstan continues to wrestle with the wild west nature of the Internet; weekend reads.

Does Kazakhstan Want to Spy on Internet Traffic?
December 04, 2015

Does Kazakhstan Want to Spy on Internet Traffic?

By Casey Michel
Astana might be gearing up to exert more control over the internet browsing of Kazakhs.
Can Kazakhstan’s Silicon Valley Effort Succeed?
June 14, 2015

Can Kazakhstan’s Silicon Valley Effort Succeed?

By Samantha Brletich
The country is making a big effort to develop its IT sector.

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