Kazakhstan protests

In 2019, Kazakhstan was catapulted into political transition. 2020 has yielded its own shocking changes.

There are a lot of rules for protesting in Kazakhstan; a new law branded as reform retains many restrictions.

Around 80 activists were arrested on March 1 in Almaty in connection to an unsanctioned rally in memory of an activist who died in jail. 

Nearly a year after a tragic fire, mothers in Kazakhstan continue to stage protests against insufficient government support.

The goalposts keep moving as President Tokayev promised reforms that would make it easier for political and civic activists to plan rallies.

As Kazakhstan undergoes its first power transition, the awakening of public politics is inevitable.

Yet another Article 174 case closed.

Freedom of the press, a devastating landslide, meeting a manaschi, and a special bonus; weekend reads.

Kazakhstan’s government is using social media to tame rebellion.

Astana is taking harsh moves against freedom of assembly and international community is raising concerns.

Kazakhstan is looking to assign blame for the protests in two separate trials.