Kazakhstan will avoid harsh response to protests
The president opts for caution and backs down on controversial land reform
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- Government justifies reform plan
- Wave of demonstrations
- Corruption fears
- Concerns about China
- General unhappiness
- Official responses
- Avoiding street battles
- Fears for the future
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