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Kazakhstan protests
Court Releases Activist in Kazakhstan in High-Profile Case
By Paolo Sorbello
A judge in Kazakhstan handed an activist a 1.5 year suspended sentence after she knocked off the hat of a policeman during a scuffle in June.
Protest Körpe: Quilting Together ‘Real’ and Digital Dissent in Kazakhstan
By Colleen Wood
Creative demonstrations for an imprisoned activist in Kazakhstan bridge digital and real-world engagement.
Why Was a Solo Protester Jailed in Kazakhstan for Picketing a Chinese Consulate?
By Catherine Putz
Just because Kazakh-China relations have experienced some bumps lately doesn’t mean Nur-Sultan is ready to accept public protests on the matter.
Protests in Kazakhstan Disrupted With Arrests
By Catherine Putz
This weekend’s protests in Kazakhstan took place under a new law, but had the same results.
Kazakhstan on the Edge
By Aigerim Toleukhanova
In 2019, Kazakhstan was catapulted into political transition. 2020 has yielded its own shocking changes.
What’s Changed in Kazakhstan’s New Protest Law?
By Catherine Putz
There are a lot of rules for protesting in Kazakhstan; a new law branded as reform retains many restrictions.
Kazakhstan’s Authorities Backtrack on Freedom of Assembly
By Paolo Sorbello
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.
Social Benefits Remain at the Heart of Ongoing Kazakh Frustration
By Catherine Putz
Nearly a year after a tragic fire, mothers in Kazakhstan continue to stage protests against insufficient government support.
Kazakhstan’s Authorities Draw a Line During Independence Day Protests
By Paolo Sorbello
The goalposts keep moving as President Tokayev promised reforms that would make it easier for political and civic activists to plan rallies.
Nargis Kassenova on Kazakhstan in Transition
By Catherine Putz
As Kazakhstan undergoes its first power transition, the awakening of public politics is inevitable.
Justice? Kazakh Activist Pleads Guilty to Inciting Ethnic Hatred
By Catherine Putz
Yet another Article 174 case closed.
Marking a Year After Protests in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Freedom of the press, a devastating landslide, meeting a manaschi, and a special bonus; weekend reads.