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Kazakh papers say libel suit bid to control media

Two Kazakh newspapers on Wednesday criticised a libel suit brought by President Nursultan Nazarbayev's son-in-law against them, saying it was an attempt to muzzle the country's independent media.

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North Korean weapons mystery continues

ilyushinThailand: Final destination of plane with North Korean weapons still unknown

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KAZAKHSTAN: US HELSINKI COMMISSION HOLDS ASTANA LOVE FEST

The US Helsinki Commission in recent months has been a frequent and vocal critic of Kazakhstan's record on human rights and democratization. But commission members gave an enthusiastic welcome to Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev on February 2 during a Washington, DC, hearing marking the start of Kazakhstan's OSCE chairmanship.

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Press Seizure Underscores Concerns about Government's Commitment to Freedom. Kazakhstan is not prepared for its new role at the helm of the OSCE

Freedom House condemns the Kazakh government's failure to live up to its commitment to protect fundamental freedom of expression following the seizure of print runs from five independent newspapers. The seizure of papers occurred the very week that Kazakh foreign minister, Kanat Saudabayev, is in Washington speaking about Kazakhstan's commitment to democratic norms.

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Down with Nazarbayev! Kazakhs protest against China's growing influence

Kazakh protesters scuffled with police on Saturday at a rally against their government's burgeoning ties with neighbouring China.

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Kazakh Leader Nazarbayev Wants Loyalty ‘Test’ for All Citizens

Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev, ruler of Central Asia's largest energy producer two decades, plans to "test" the loyalty of all citizens in a bid to avoid any form of public protest.

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Kazakhstan under pressure to free rights defender

A private foundation set up by billionaire financier George Soros on Tuesday urged Kazakhstan to free a jailed human rights defender, saying he was imprisoned in "an unfair trial".

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This Year, the Fox Will Guard the Henhouse

As the Republic of Kazakhstan ascends to its year-long chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2010, human rights and basic freedoms from Vilnius to Vladivostok will be faced with a curious challenge.

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KAZAKH FOREIGN MINISTER'S ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON

Astana has not fulfilled reform commitments made in connection with country's selection as OSCE chair

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Deadly Collapse At Kazakh Radar Site Sparks Safety Concerns

BALKHASH, Kazakhstan -- A deadly accident at a Soviet-era military base in central Kazakhstan has sparked concerns about people's exposure to toxic materials, RFE/RL's Kazakh Service reports.

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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