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Almaty · AlmatyThe Almaty regional court on September 12 canceled a lower court's decision to grant an early release to Kazakh businessman Muratkhan Toqmadi, who was sentenced in 2018 to a lengthy prison term for his alleged involvement in the killing of banker Erzhan Tatishev.See the Story
Kazakh Court Cancels Ruling On Early Release Of Businessman Convicted In Banker's Murder Case
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Kazakhstan · KazakhstanThe Kazakh Prosecutor-General's Office said on September 12 that four individuals and two companies have been fined for holding opinion polls on the issue of the construction of a controversial nuclear power station.See the Story
4 People, 2 Companies Fined In Kazakhstan Over Polls On Possible Nuclear Power Station
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Astana · AstanaThe fifth World Nomad Games is currently being held in Kazakhstan's Astana. But the celebration of nomadic culture showcasing competitors nearly 90 different countries originated in Kyrgyzstan, proving that "a small country without resources can do something global."See the Story
The Making Of The World Nomad Games
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Kazakhstan · KazakhstanKazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev has pardoned noted sinologist Konstantin Syroyezhkin, who was released on parole in April after serving more than half of the 10-year prison term he was handed in 2019 on high treason charges.See the Story
Kazakh President Pardons Leading Sinologist Convicted Of Treason
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Kazakhstan · KazakhstanAsanali Suieubaev, a founding member of the unregistered Algha, Qazaqstan (Forward, Kazakhstan) political party, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on September 10 on a charge of distributing illegal drugs that he rejects as politically motivated.See the Story
Kazakh Opposition Activist Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
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Kazakhstan · KazakhstanA group of Kazakh activists has announced the creation of "a platform" to oppose a government plan for the construction of a nuclear power plant as a nationwide referendum on the issue next month nears.See the Story
Kazakh Activists Create Group Against Nuclear Power Station
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Kazakhstan · KazakhstanAfter Kazakh activists convicted of violating vague "extremism" laws are released from jail, they often find it impossible to live normal lives. Their struggles to find work and access basic services are due to being on a "financing extremism" list. Rights watchdog Human Rights Watch has called on the government to lift these "arbitrary" restrictions.See the Story
Why Kazakh Activists Struggle To Live Normal Lives After 'Extremism' Convictions
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