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Disenchanted activists demand Kazakhs 'wake up' before presidential vote

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In a country tightly run by one man for three decades, even small protests are a rarity.

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Statement by the Spokesperson on the presidential elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan

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In the light of the shortcomings reported by the OSCE/ODIHR Mission, we expect Kazakhstan to address these violations, as well as the controlled legal and political electoral framework, as they run counter to the country's OSCE commitments and international obligations.

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A school of bitter experience: how Kazakhstan’s media regulations restrict journalist freedom

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The Kazakh state is increasingly bringing the work of independent journalists under control. A new media law places further restrictions on journalistic freedom.

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What Is Nazarbayev’s Legacy in Kazakhstan?

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Kazakhstan’s first president resigned, but he remains fundamentally intertwined with the state.

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Kazakhstan: Ersatz presidential candidates spar in pretend debate

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Kazakhstan's pretend presidential election contest would not have been complete without a pretend debate among the pretend candidates.

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Opposition Candidate Calls for Democratic Reforms in Kazakhstan

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Amirzhan Kosanov, the lone opposition candidate in Kazakhstan’s June 9 presidential election, took the opportunity of Wednesday’s televised debate to demand democratic reforms in the Central Asian nation.

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Kazakhstan registers opposition politician to run for president

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A prominent opposition politician and journalist on Monday won his bid to challenge a trusted ally of strongman Nursultan Nazarbayev in Kazakhstan’s presidential polls next month.

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Kazakhstan: Anti-government rallies signal emboldened protest mood

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 Frustrations have been bolstered by perceptions that crucial national decisions are being made without the general population being consulted.

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What happens to Kazakhstan’s dictatorship now that its dictator has quit?

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Nursultan Nazarbayev, the only leader Kazakhstan had known since the country gained independence nearly 30 years ago, resigned March 19. During his televised announcement, the longtime autocrat noted his government’s shortcomings in addressing economic problems and expressed desire for a new generation of leadership.

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Kazakh Opposition Party Boycotts June 9 Presidential Elections

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The Nationwide Social Democratic Party of Kazakhstan announced on Friday that it would not field a candidate for snap presidential elections slated for June 9 because it did not want to legitimize elections “without a choice.”

Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Kazakhstan for Enhanced Legislation

Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Kazakhstan for Enhanced Legislation

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Kazakh official: Not the time to resolve differences through war

Kazakh official: Not the time to resolve differences through war

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Oil majors sued by Kazakh government over billions in revenue

Oil majors sued by Kazakh government over billions in revenue

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