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Masimov, right in the defendant's cage in glasses, seen in a handout photo shared by the Astana court.

Kazakhstan: Masimov gets 18-year sentence over Bloody January events

The behind-closed-doors trial has revealed nothing about the specific actions the former security services chief is said to have undertaken.
Almaz Kumenov Apr 24, 2023
Serik Kudebayev. (Photo: Interior Ministry)

Kazakhstan: Ex-police chief accused of enabling January events flees country

Kudebayev got out of the country by crossing into neighboring Kyrgyzstan and then flying to Turkey.
Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2023
qaitalanbas2022

Kazakhstan: Speculation swirls around Bloody January movie

The way the filmmakers and authorities are working so closely has given rise to questions about who exactly is backing this movie, and why.
Almaz Kumenov Feb 9, 2023
police Bloody January

Kazakhstan: Policemen convicted over Bloody January torture cases

Activists say prosecutors need to do more to prove the government is serious about stamping out police abuse.
Almaz Kumenov Jan 18, 2023
Tokayev memorial

Kazakhstan: One year on from Bloody January, officials stick to their story

The government narrative is vague and full of holes.
Almaz Kumenov Jan 5, 2023
Almaty

Evicted by Putin: Central Asia renters forced out for Russians

Moscow’s mobilization order exposed the absence of safety nets for students and other renters in Central Asia.
Fatima Yerbolek Nov 18, 2022
Almaty City Hall

Kazakhstan: Tokayev hopes to quell Bloody January passions with amnesty

The president is trying to move Kazakhstan on from the trauma 10 months ago, but the terms of the amnesty have not pleased everyone.
Joanna Lillis Nov 2, 2022
Nazarbayev

Kazakhstan claws millions back from Nazarbayev associates

The former president’s inner circle is coughing up.
Joanna Lillis Jul 18, 2022
Relatives of January victims protest in Almaty last month. (KIBHR)

Kazakhstan: Summer of sentences over winter discontent

July has seen 100 convictions so far, but there is little faith in investigators’ impartiality.
Daniyar Moldabekov Jul 18, 2022
Ella and Beksultan

Kazakhstan: Examining the taboo of interethnic marriages

In multicultural Kazakhstan, unions between members of different ethnic groups are not uncommon, but they can meet resistance.
Kamila Syrym , Arina Fomina Jul 1, 2022
taxi

'Don’t be shy' – Kazakh girls fight sexual harassment

New startups are helping women take back control.
Aliya Kulakhmetova , Yelnaz Zhailau Jun 30, 2022
Sarbona

Abandoned by everyone: Kazakhstan’s stray dogs

A new law is supposed to protect stray dogs, but mentalities stand in the way.
Aida Akhmetova, Anelya Saduakassova Jun 29, 2022
(photo by the authors)

'Mom didn't tell me' – Kazakh women break silence about menstruation

Many mothers think it is “shameful” to educate their daughters about their periods. Trauma follows.
Danira Iskakova , Anel Aldazhanova Jun 28, 2022
Sandbags

Behind the barricades: Floods terrorize Almaty residents

In Central Asia’s richest city, neglected storm sewers are causing flooded homes and businesses. Residents complain the city ignores a worsening problem.
Akbota Silam , Meruyert Kalymzhanova Jun 27, 2022
Darkhan Ualiyev last year (Facebook)

Justice in Kazakhstan: Did Bloody January really turn activist into violent extremist?

In a matter of days, Darkhan Ualiyev lost his brother and then his freedom. His prospects look bleak.
Daniyar Moldabekov, Chris Rickleton Jun 27, 2022

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