Protests

Kazak Spin Doctors Explain Police Shootings

First they imposed news blackout, then they devised alternative narrative for bloodshed.

20 Dec 11

IWPR Central Asia editor Saule Mukhametrakhimova explains the backdrop to the protests, and how the authorities are handling the crisis.

19 Dec 11

Newspaper correspondent describes tense aftermath of violence in west Kazakstan oil town.

19 Dec 11

Activists want to hold new leaders to original aims of revolution, even as public tires of protest.

17 Dec 11

Interim leader could replace Ali Abdullah Saleh as elected president but questions remain about how much he would be in control.

1 Dec 11

Army presented itself as saviour of spring revolution, but is proving to be just the opposite.

29 Nov 11

Military council refuses to delay polls as divisions heighten between army, political parties and protestors

25 Nov 11

Lenient verdicts expected as Emirates authorities appear more assured of maintaining stability.

25 Nov 11

New parliament urged not to squander achievements of spring revolution.

23 Nov 11

Activist says situation just like original uprising in January.

21 Nov 11

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