“The Kazakhstan insider” bulletin, Vol. 4

“The Kazakhstan insider” bulletin, Vol. 4

03.02.2012

Parliamentary elections 2012 in Kazakhstan: results and trends.

In the ‘Respublika’ newspaper security service workers confiscate office equipment

In the ‘Respublika’ newspaper security service workers confiscate office equipment

02.02.2012

Confiscation of computers and other office equipment by the workers of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan began in the office of the ‘Golos Respubliki’ newspaper in Almaty.

Calendar of strikes of the oil industry workers in Western Kazakhstan (Mangistau)

Calendar of strikes of the oil industry workers in Western Kazakhstan (Mangistau)

31.01.2012

11.05.2011 – Beginning of the strike of the workers of the following oil extraction and production companies: ‘OzenMunayGaz’, ‘Karazhanbasmunay’ (investor from China), ‘Ersai Caspian Contractor’ (Italian ENI holding).

Web-conference of a journalist Yelena Kostyuchenko with the participants of the Facebook group called ‘Zhanaozen’

Web-conference of a journalist Yelena Kostyuchenko with the participants of the Facebook group called ‘Zhanaozen’

27.01.2012

A Russian Reporter comments on the mood of the people of the Mangistau Province: “The anti-Nazarbaev mood is, of course, very strong after his comments made on TV, regarding the events in Zhanaozen”.

Human Rights Commissioner concerned at Kazakhstan arrests

Human Rights Commissioner concerned at Kazakhstan arrests

25.01.2012

Markus Löning, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, issued the following statement in Berlin.

Human Rights Commissioner concerned at Kazakhstan arrests

Human Rights Commissioner concerned at Kazakhstan arrests

25.01.2012

Markus Löning, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, issued the following statement in Berlin.

Igor Vinyavski, Vladimir Kozlov and Serik Sapargali arrested for two months at a closed court hearing

Igor Vinyavski, Vladimir Kozlov and Serik Sapargali arrested for two months at a closed court hearing

25.01.2012

I. Vinyavski, the editor of the ‘Vzglyad’ newspaper, V. Kozlov, the leader of the ‘Alga’ party, and Serik Sapargali, a social activist, who were apprehended by the workers of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan, have not appeared at a hearing relating to the extension of their custody.

Kazakhstan: Opposition Activists Arrested

Kazakhstan: Opposition Activists Arrested

25.01.2012

Drop Vague Criminal Charge, Release Detainees

Freedom House Condemns Arrest of Kazakh Activists and Journalist

Freedom House Condemns Arrest of Kazakh Activists and Journalist

25.01.2012

Kazakh authorities searched the apartments and offices of members of Alga, an unregistered opposition party that was not allowed to participate in parliamentary elections, and independent newspaper, Vzglyad.

Statement regarding arrests of Alga People’s Party and People’s Front activists

Statement regarding arrests of Alga People’s Party and People’s Front activists

25.01.2012

Vladimir Kozlov and Igor Vinyavskiy were arrested on charges of inciting social unrest and calling for the violent overthrow and change of the constitutional order by force and violation of the unity in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The Open Dialogue Foundation’s appeal to the international society and to the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The Open Dialogue Foundation’s appeal to the international society and to the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan

24.01.2012

The “Open Dialog” Foundation expresses its deep regret and concern about the reprisals to the representatives of the opposition and independent media in Kazakhstan

The conference in the European Parliament: What future awaits Kazakhstan after the election?

The conference in the European Parliament: What future awaits Kazakhstan after the election?

17.01.2012

The photos from the conference held January 17 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg by the MEP (PO), Piotr Borys, “Zhanaozen: from conflict to tragedy.How staff will take place after the parliamentary elections.”

Monitoring of the pre-election situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan 21.12.2011-27.12.2011

Monitoring of the pre-election situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan 21.12.2011-27.12.2011

27.12.2011

The events in Zhanaozen and reaction to them are still the most prominent issues.

Zhanaozen

Zhanaozen

25.12.2011

Special correspondent of ‘Novaya gazeta’ Elena Kostyuchenko is reporting about the situation in Zhanaozen

Monitoring of the pre-election situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan 07.12.2011-13.12.2011

Monitoring of the pre-election situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan 07.12.2011-13.12.2011

13.12.2011

In Kazakhstan, the stage of candidate nomination is coming to an end and international organisations are forming observation groups.

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