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Kazakhstan media
Ukraine to Seek Extradition of Suspects in Shooting of Kazakh Journalist in Kyiv
By Catherine Putz
Outspoken critic of the Kazakh government Aidos Sadyqov was shot in the head on June 18. His attackers allegedly fled back to Kazakhstan.
Fines for Critics in the Aftermath of Kazakhstan’s Terrible Spring Floods
By Catherine Putz
A Kazakh journalist was charged with "petty hooliganism” for using profanity in his complaint about media being barred from accessing flood zones.
Kazakhstan Publishes List of Entities and Individuals Receiving Foreign Funding
By Catherine Putz
When is a list not just a list?
Kazakhstan’s Media, Journalists Under Pressure
By Paolo Sorbello
An attack on a journalist highlights the difficult environment for the press.
Kazakhstan Decriminalizes Defamation, Keeps Hindering Free Media
By Paolo Sorbello
Hailed as a step in the right direction, the decriminalization of defamation is still not enough to relieve pressure from the press.
Brief Detention, Fine, and Regional Ban for French Journalist Looking Into Zhanaozen
By Catherine Putz
Seven years later, Zhanaozen remains a sensitive issue in Kazakhstan.
With Media Law Amendments, Kazakhstan Deals a Blow to Press Freedom
By Catherine Putz
Astana consulted journalists on revisions to the country's media law, and then ignored their recommendations.
Another Independent News Outlet Shuts Down in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Radiotochka, a respected radio and web news outfit, will phase out due to financial difficulties.
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
Kazakh Authorities Detain Head of the National Press Club
By Catherine Putz
Media rights advocates say the case is politically motivated.
How to Quit the Kazakh Media Game
By Catherine Putz
Russia vs Turkey and Uzbekistan’s co-opting of the ISIS threat; weekend reads.
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