Kazakhstan: New law on rallies passes first hurdle Activists say they are disappointed by the bill. Almaz Kumenov Mar 27, 2020
Kazakhstan: Diary of a city in quarantine We’re not allowed in or out. Gossiping thrives in such times as these. Almaz Kumenov Mar 25, 2020
Kazakhstan outlines plan to shelter economy from COVID-19 The anti-crisis menu includes tax breaks, fewer audits and cheaper credit. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2020
Nerves jangled as COVID-19 finally detected in Kazakhstan The three cases are the first official reports of the novel coronavirus in Central Asia. Almaz Kumenov Mar 13, 2020
Will Kazakhstan’s giveaway solve debt disease or postpone it? The relief may only be temporary, since those in most trouble are never far away from another cycle of debt. Almaz Kumenov Aug 22, 2019
Kazakhstan: Children ombudsperson appointee sparks hope Through her charity work, Aruzhan Sain has paid for hundreds of kids to get urgently needed operations abroad. Almaz Kumenov Jul 19, 2019
Kazakhstan: Consensus-building council already generates grumbling Most of the people in the forum are already largely aligned with government positions. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2019
How Kazakhstan fell back in love with clunkers Old cars are flooding Kazakhstan’s auto market. The smoggy air is a testimonial. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Latin switchover to be delayed? The completion of the transition could happen in 2035, instead of 2025. Almaz Kumenov Jul 17, 2019
Kazakhstan: Residents of blast-hit town on the march Arys residents say they want the authorities to give them new homes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
Kazakhstan: While president talks dialogue, activists get harassment One activist said he's received threats, another is being barred from leaving the country. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
As Kazakhstan’s activists find their voice, next comes the message For all the excitement evinced by their followers, the newly emerging opposition movements have no power. Almaz Kumenov Jun 26, 2019
Kazakhstan: Thousands evacuated following massive arms depot blast More than 30 are injured, and one fatality has been reported. Almaz Kumenov Jun 24, 2019
Kazakhstan: Hard-up doctors say quick fixes are not the cure Doctors often pad their income by working hand-in-hand with pharmaceutical companies. They get commissions in exchange for prescribing certain drugs. Almaz Kumenov Jun 17, 2019
With Kazakhstan’s presidential election over, the real work begins As ongoing protests show, Kazakhstan’s political landscape is not as predictable as the regime’s tacticians have heretofore believed. Peter Leonard, Almaz Kumenov Jun 10, 2019
Kazakhstan piles pressure on activists ahead of election The interim president, meanwhile, claims he wants public dialogue. Almaz Kumenov Jun 7, 2019
Kazakhstan and its presidential election: A new chapter or more of the same? Ahead of the election this weekend, where the winner is a foregone conclusion, we held a Q&A with our experienced team on the ground. Joanna Lillis, Almaz Kumenov, Chris Rickleton, Aliya Uteuova Jun 7, 2019
Kazakhstan: As election nears, authorities take measures to squelch protest mood Mothers traveled to the capital to complain about housing. Almaz Kumenov Jun 4, 2019
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang Kazakh finds haven in Europe Nur-Sultan had declined to grant Sauytbay asylum. Almaz Kumenov Jun 3, 2019
Kazakhstan: Website fined for running online poll Only government-friendly outfits are permitted to run vote surveys. Almaz Kumenov May 31, 2019
Kazakhstan: Ersatz presidential candidates spar in pretend debate The shoo-in candidate didn’t show up. Almaz Kumenov May 30, 2019
Kazakhstan sends activists to perform military service Though they are of military age, the activists believe they’re being singled out and punished for protesting an opaque power transfer. Almaz Kumenov May 17, 2019
Kazakhstan evacuates citizens from Syria, arrests some On their return, all 16 men and four of the women were detained on suspicion of joining the Islamic State. Almaz Kumenov May 14, 2019
Kazakhstan stops protestors from gathering; websites unavailable Authorities went door-to-door intimidating potential protestors. Almaz Kumenov May 9, 2019
Kazakh academics reject murky espionage accusations leveled at China researcher Konstantin Syroezhkin’s whereabouts are unknown. Almaz Kumenov May 7, 2019
