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Environmentalists are often at higher risk around the world and in Kazakhstan, in particular. According to experts, eco-activists are often taken as oppositionists and brought to justice.
According to experts, the authorities of Kazakhstan use extremism laws to fight political opponents. (more…)
Except for Tajikistan, other countries of the region are reluctant to open their borders to Afghan refugees. In particular, this is connected with the plans to cooperate with the new authorities in Kabul, the experts believe. (more…)
Despite numbers apparently targeted, no official investigation is forthcoming.
In Kazakhstan, during the COVID-19 pandemic, forced evictions became more frequent, due to the reasons of housing seizures for state needs, mortgage debts, domestic violence, etc.
The experts believe that decriminalisation of sex work is the best solution.
In recent years, more activists have appeared in large cities of the countries of the region who are not indifferent to the fate of their place of residence. However, the majority of citizens remain passive, and this is the weakest spot in conflicts with the authorities and influential groups, activists say. (more…)
In Kazakhstan, orphans and children without parental care, after graduating from orphanages, remain on the street and face numerous problems. Many of them are waiting for housing from the state provided by law for decades. (more…)
Experts say that both PCR tests and vaccine certificates can be easily forged at home or bought online.
An expert from Afghanistan noted that the Taliban do not enjoy wide support among the Afghan population, and the legitimization of terrorists by big players only complicates the process of achieving peace and development in Afghanistan.