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.

Monitoring of the pre-election situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan 30.11.2011-06.12.2011

Monitoring of the pre-election situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan 30.11.2011-06.12.2011

12.12.2011

While pre-election party conferences are held, human rights organisations issue statements about the high level of corruption and the deterioration of freedom of speech in Kazakhstan.

The Communist Party of Kazakhstan threatened to be liquidated and denied the right to take part in election

The Communist Party of Kazakhstan threatened to be liquidated and denied the right to take part in election

16.11.2011

First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan, and the National Public Association “The Communist Party of Kazakhstan” were found guilty of committing an administrative illegality and were subjected to administrative penalties.

Pre-term elections as a way of maintaining power?

Pre-term elections as a way of maintaining power?

14.11.2011

On 10.11.2011, the deputies of the 4th convocation of the Majilis Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan appealed to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan requesting the dissolution of Parliament.

Kazakhstan: workers of the video portal “Stan.Kz” sustained gunshot wounds

Kazakhstan: workers of the video portal “Stan.Kz” sustained gunshot wounds

31.10.2011

On October 26, 2011, Asan Amilov, a cameraman, and Orken Bisen, a journalist from the “Stan.kz” were subject to armed attack in Aktau, the Mangistau District. The bullet-wounded victims were admitted to hospital. A criminal investigation was initiated in connection with the incident.

Strikes of oil workers in Kazakhstan: country’s political risks are increasing

Strikes of oil workers in Kazakhstan: country’s political risks are increasing

31.10.2011

Strikes of oil and gas industry workers in western regions of Kazakhstan have been continuing for over five months now.

Protests of the oil sector workers: social organizations and mass media under increased level of pressure

Protests of the oil sector workers: social organizations and mass media under increased level of pressure

30.10.2011

The protests of the oil sector workers fueled tension between the authorities, NGOs and independent media.

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