Kazakhstan: Nur-Sultan revelry sparks ire as coronavirus crisis escalates City authorities said they hoped the feast would cheer up frontline medical workers. Almaz Kumenov Jul 7, 2020
The modern-day struggle sessions of Central Asia The apology or recantation is uploaded to social media. Often, there is a pretense of the repentance being voluntary. But that is not always the case. Jun 25, 2020
Moscow’s delayed Victory Day in photos Most foreign leaders stayed away, but Putin’s Central Asian crew is a dependable lot. Jun 24, 2020
Kazakhstan: Activist punished for being rude about ruling party Prosecutors said Ilyashev threatened public order by insulting Nur Otan. Almaz Kumenov Jun 22, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev diagnosed with coronavirus His spokesman said the former president is still working remotely. Jun 18, 2020
Perspectives | Kazakhstan: Tokayev takes bite out of Nazarbayev sandwich Before her sudden sacking, the ex-president’s daughter had been calling for more power. Peter Leonard May 3, 2020
Kazakhstan: Nazarbayeva, often eyed as successor, removed as Senate speaker The dismissal was sudden and unexpected. May 2, 2020
Kazakhstan: Government steps up hunt for critics Scrutiny of the arrests suggests a complex process at play. Almaz Kumenov Apr 21, 2020
Kazakhstan: New law on rallies passes first hurdle Activists say they are disappointed by the bill. Almaz Kumenov Mar 27, 2020