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Long Prison Term for Aspirational Kazakh Opposition Leader

Long Prison Term for Aspirational Kazakh Opposition Leader

By Catherine Putz
Nurzhan Altaev was given a 10-year sentence earlier this month, and another opposition leader, Marat Zhylanbaev, is expected to see a similar sentence soon.

Court Bars Kazakh Opposition Figure Mamai From Activism, Journalism

Court Bars Kazakh Opposition Figure Mamai From Activism, Journalism

By Catherine Putz
Mamai’s prison sentence was suspended, but the Kazakh government has nevertheless silenced him.
Neither Exciting nor Boring: Kazakhstan Prepares for Parliamentary Elections

Neither Exciting nor Boring: Kazakhstan Prepares for Parliamentary Elections

By Paolo Sorbello
The announced opening up of the political field still fails to leave room for opposition.

Veteran Opposition Figure Resurfaces in Kazakhstan

Veteran Opposition Figure Resurfaces in Kazakhstan

By Paolo Sorbello
Could Bulat Abilov re-enter politics?

Kazakhstan’s Poet, Political Dissident Aron Atabek Dies

Kazakhstan’s Poet, Political Dissident Aron Atabek Dies

By Paolo Sorbello
Atabek had served 15 years in prison and died just weeks after his release.

Kazakhstan's Elderly Opposition Tries Something New

Kazakhstan's Elderly Opposition Tries Something New

By Paolo Sorbello
Behind the mecenatismo of a former prime minister, Kazakhstan’s opposition figures find a new platform in Brussels.

Kazakhstan's Anti-Corruption Drive Turns Against Opposition

Kazakhstan's Anti-Corruption Drive Turns Against Opposition

By Paolo Sorbello
Kazakhstan's renewed efforts against corruption might mask a strategy aimed to silence opposition figures and activists.
Kazakh Land Code Changes Put on Hold

Kazakh Land Code Changes Put on Hold

By Catherine Putz
Astana seems to have bowed to public sentiment, shelving controversial land code changes that triggered protests

Land Protests Persist in Kazakhstan

Land Protests Persist in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
Astana has pushed the national unity narrative so strongly that there is little space for policy disagreements.

Kazakhstan Goes After Opposition Media in New York Federal Court

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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