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Masked 'Umbrella Men' Strike Kazakh Journalists Again
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- Written by Ron Synovitz
Pensioner Ernazar Perneev had just arrived at Nauryz Square in Kazakhstan's southern city of Shymkent on October 26 when he was confronted by a representative from the mayor's office.
Who really is Kazakhstan’s leader of the nation?
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- Written by Joanna Lillis
The consensus among Kazakhstan watchers is that the former president is trying to contain his successor.
Kazakh Prosecutor Calls On Citizens Not To Take Part In 'Illegal' Rallies
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- Written by RFE/RL's Kazakh Service
The Prosecutor-General's Office has called on citizens not to take part in what it called "illegal" rallies planned by the banned Kazakhstan's Democratic Choice (DVK) movement on September 21.
Kazakhstan believes in protests, sort of
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- Written by Eurasianet's free weekly newsletter
An independent polling agency in Kazakhstan has found in a nationwide survey that 43 percent of respondents view demonstrations as a force for good.
Kazakh Ex-President Rejects Talk Of Shared Power, Blames 'Traitors' For Unrest
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- Written by RFE/RL's Kazakh Service
Former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev used an extended interview on state television on October 11 to downplay his continuing influence and defer to his successor, condemn "traitors" abroad for allegedly trying to stoke unrest, and generally praise his 29-year rule that ended earlier this year.
Mass Arrests Cast Doubt on Rights Reform in Kazakhstan
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- Written by Laura Mills, Researcher
Since coming to power in June, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokaev has claimed a desire to accelerate political reforms and improve human rights in the country.
Inside the decaying mansions abandoned in UK’s most expensive wasteland
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- Written by James Hockaday
New footage has emerged from the decaying multi-million pound London mansions left derelict in ‘one of the most expensive wastelands in the world’.
Is China’s Belt And Road Initiative Strategic Genius, Arrogant Overreach Or Something Else?
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- Written by Atul Singh via Fair Observer
The Belt and Road Initiative is China’s bold and risky response to internal tensions and external pressure, but it is not backed by an inspiring idea.
Kazakh president orders investigation into China-linked transport project
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- Written by Tamara Vaal
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday ordered an investigation into former senior officials who initiated a struggling $1.5 billion Chinese-led project to build a light rail network in the capital.
COUNTRY of coups and dashed hopes
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- Written by Satina Aidar
Despite democratic donor countries generous support Kyrgyz elites continue to roll back towards authoritarianism and kleptocracy. Twice these processes resulted in mass riots, with Kyrgyzstan’s two presidents Akayev and Bakiyev fleeing the country.
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