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Kazakstan: OSCE Calls for Duvanov Inquiry
Western officials cast doubt on conviction of opposition journalist for rape.
14 Nov 05
Kazak Villagers Go It Alone
Ignored by the authorities in Astana, two Kazak villages have chosen to express their grievances in a rather unorthodox way.
22 Feb 05
Railroad Throws Kazaks Lifeline
Villagers in the inhospitable, impoverished steppes cling to railways for survival.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Afghan Peacekeeping Controversy
Many Kazaks are appalled at the prospect of their boys serving in an Afghan peace force.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Afghan Water Project Fears
Kazaks say international plan to siphon off Aral Sea water to Afghanistan could be disastrous.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Fury at Duvanov's Failed Appeal
Well-known journalist lost his final bid to clear his name, but his friends are refusing to let the matter drop.
22 Feb 05
Kazakstan Turns Its Back on Central Asia
Deterred by the region's poverty and instability, Kazaks draw back from integration with immediate neighbours and fix their gaze on Russia.
21 Feb 05
Kazaks Alarmed by Abortion Rate
The pro-life lobby in Kazakstan is urging the government to curb abortion provision.
21 Feb 05
Gay Rights Violated in Kazakstan
Homosexuals in Kazakstan are facing widespread intimidation and discrimination
21 Feb 05
Kazakstan: Authorities Indifferent to Homeless Fatalities
The authorities are turning a blind eye to the growing number of homeless people falling victim to violent crime.
21 Feb 05
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