Kazakhstan: Satellite images show scale of land squatting Historic efforts to combat the problem bring back memories of a dark episode in the country's history. Almaz Kumenov Dec 8, 2021
Kazakhstan: China protests reach landmark, despite official war of attrition Some protesters spend most of their pensions traveling daily to picket outside the Chinese consulate. Daniyar Moldabekov and Nazerke Kurmangazinova Dec 6, 2021
Facing yet more toxic waste, Kazakh town says NIMBY A grassroots environmental campaign has implications far beyond the small Kazakh town where it started. Artyem Sochnev Dec 3, 2021
Kazakhstan’s soccer rout invites scrutiny: Where have all the billions gone? The devastating loss to France was not only “an embarrassment for the country,” but also a moment to reflect on lavish government spending. Almaz Kumenov Nov 15, 2021
Facebook caught up in Kazakhstan internet crackdown The backer of a strict new internet law says he may now soften the terms. Zholdas Orisbayev Nov 2, 2021
Kazakhstan: Boys in skirts blame Nazarbayev school suicide on conservative staff The protests have spread to several of the prestigious schools around the country. Almaz Kumenov Nov 1, 2021
Kazakhstan: Rampage follows interethnic brawl Independent experts say sweeping the tensions under the carpet is not helping. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2021
Kazakhstan sees teen suicides rise again amid pandemic The authorities spot a chance to clamp down more on the internet. Almaz Kumenov Oct 27, 2021
Kazakhstan targets users in synthetic drugs crackdown Experts say tougher penalties for users will not curb supply. Daniyar Moldabekov Oct 24, 2021
Kazakh lawmaker wants to ban journalists from courtroom News of the bill only leaked because a lawyer wrote about it on Facebook. Oct 22, 2021
Kazakhstan: Ailing political prisoner freed after 15 years behind bars Aron Atabek had refused to seek parole because he insisted on his innocence. Joanna Lillis Oct 4, 2021
Kazakhstan: 100 famed textbooks translated into Kazakh The project is intended to partially bridge the language knowledge gap with Russian. Almaz Kumenov Sep 23, 2021
Kazakhstan: Five killed in clash between police and debtor Many online commentators have blamed lenders for the tragedy. Almaz Kumenov Sep 21, 2021
Kazakhstan: MPs sell IT registration law as child-protection measure Critics suspect the law may be used as a restrictive cudgel. Almaz Kumenov Sep 16, 2021
Nuclear power riles Kazakhs once again Kazakhstan’s energy needs are overwhelmingly served by burning dirty coal. Zholdas Orisbayev Sep 16, 2021