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On December 23, 2022, the president of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev surrounded by companions walked through the Almaty-based Republic Square with a gloomy face. The memorial “Tagzym” (“Bowing”) in the memory of the tragedy of January events was built in a matter of days on the square. In early 2022, the largest in the history of sovereign Kazakhstan civil protest took place in that square. (more…)
10 months have passed since the beginning of war in Ukraine and the information agenda of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan has been related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine all this time. We have decided to look at how the behaviour of internet users has changed in this period. (more…)
Kazakhstan has a paradoxical situation: citizens are punished for dissemination of religious non-extremist materials. One can even get fined for selling Quran or the New Testament on classifieds sites or for publishing an interview with the clergy. (more…)
In Uzbekistan, participants of the July protests in Karakalpakstan are facing trial. Human rights activists fear that the trial will be biased and call on the authorities to carry out a fair investigation. (more…)
Starting from 2022, Kyrgyzstan develops and introduces new laws and instruments that regulate blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies. Let’s see their rules in our country. (more…)
A lamb sacrificed in memory of those who died during the January events lies in front of President Tokayev wearing a business suit. Imam sits near the president, and officials sit behind them. This photo is probably the most accurate portrayal of what happens to secularism in Kazakhstan. The authorities demonstrate their piousness, at the same time speaking continuously about the secularism of the state and maintaining strict control over the religious sphere. Does the situation need to be changed? (more…)
For a long time, the secrets of making traditional fabrics in Uzbekistan were passed down from generation to generation. But during the times of the Soviet Union, many masters were exiled, and the craftsmanship of making adras and ikat was nearly lost. Now their descendants are reviving the work of their ancestors.
Kyrgyzstan has amended a range of laws that ensure simplified order of receiving weapons by civilian population residing in border areas and voluntary mobilisation. According to experts, it means the recognition of the state of its inability to protect its borders.
Kazakhstan is finalising the results of the snap presidential election. According to the exit poll, Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev, who have headed the republic after Nursultan Nazarbayev left office in 2019, has won 80 per cent of votes. Nazarbayev has already congratulated his successor on the new presidential term. (more…)
Snap presidential election are taking place on November 20 in the country, and the outcome is foregone, according to many Kazakhstanis. (more…)