Kazakhstan jails former minister for 24 years over wife’s torture, murder
United Nations says about 400 women die from domestic violence in Kazakhstan each year, but many cases go unreported.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in asian news
Wary of Ukraine, Central Asia slowly distancing from Russia
The terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall in March 2024, which left 140 people dead, has sparked a crackdown on Central Asian workers living in Russia and put the relationship between the region and Russia under increasing strain.
Kazakhstan arrests ex-interior minister in connection with unrest that left 238 dead
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Authorities in Kazakhstan arrested a former interior minister on Tuesday, in connection with deadly police crackdown on unrest that gripped the country in 2022, Kazakh news media reported.
A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan boosts awareness of domestic violence
The CCTV footage shown at the domestic abuse trial was disturbing: The defendant is seen dragging his wife by her hair, and then punching and kicking her. Hours after it was recorded, she died of brain trauma.
Murder trial seen as test of Kazakh leader's pledge on women's rights
ALMATY — The trial of a former government minister charged with beating his wife to death has gripped public attention in Kazakhstan, and some see it as a litmus test of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's promise to build a fairer, more equitable society.
Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts, floods near Kazakh border
Authorities warn of dangerous water levels on the Ural river and open an investigation into the dam breach.
Kazakhstan’s president dismisses his Cabinet
MOSCOW (AP) — The president of Kazakhstan on Monday fired his Cabinet after criticizing its performance.