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Kazakhstan media
July 06, 2020
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.
October 01, 2018
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.
January 03, 2018
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.
April 19, 2017
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.
October 03, 2016
Kazakhstan Sentences 2 Journalists for Embezzlement
By Catherine Putz
Astana says the father-son pair embezzled millions, others call the convictions politically motivated.
March 08, 2016
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
February 22, 2016
Kazakh Authorities Detain Head of the National Press Club
By Catherine Putz
Media rights advocates say the case is politically motivated.
December 12, 2015
How to Quit the Kazakh Media Game
By Catherine Putz
Russia vs Turkey and Uzbekistan’s co-opting of the ISIS threat; weekend reads.
August 07, 2015
Kazakhstan Goes After Opposition Media in New York Federal Court
By Casey Michel
The government of Kazakhstan tries to use a U.S. federal statute to take down an opposition newspaper.
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