Kazakhstan

  • Sep 10, 2012
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New report examines Kazakhstan's labour protests

In an extensive report released today, the US-based non-governmental group Human Rights Watch...

Kazakhstan
  • Aug 16, 2012
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Kazakh oil export restrictions undercut Customs Union

The government of Kazakhstan has extended for six months a ban on the export of most refined oil...

Kazakhstan
  • May 31, 2012
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Kazakh-Chinese border incident will be contained

The bodies of twelve Kazakh border guards were discovered yesterday at the Argkankergen outpost...

China
  • May 29, 2012
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Police sentenced over protest shootings in Kazakhstan

Five police officials were yesterday sentenced to between five to seven years in prison on...

Kazakhstan
  • May 7, 2012
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Kazakhstan-China commercial ties are likely to deepen

China has emerged as an increasingly important economic partner for Kazakhstan, with the energy...

China
  • Apr 27, 2012
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Kazakh regime draws line at Zhanaozen repression

The trial began today of five policemen, three of them senior regional officers, for abuse of...

Kazakhstan
  • Apr 9, 2012
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Samruk-Kazyna remains key to Kazakhstan's development

The Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund is a 100% state-owned holding that consolidates...

Kazakhstan
  • Mar 28, 2012
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Kazakhstan accuses ousted BTA chief of terrorist links

The Prosecutor-General's Office announced today that it had foiled a series of planned attacks...

Kazakhstan