MAR. 2, 2026 — ASTANA — A prohibition on the «propaganda of non-traditional sexual orientation» entered into force in Kazakhstan. On 30 December 2025, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, enacted a legislative package introducing a statutory prohibition on the «propaganda of non-traditional sexual orientation.» This restrictive measure was effected through amendments concerned with archival affairs, which further incorporated liability for the «propaganda of LGBT and paedophilia» into Article 456 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a provision primarily governing technical infractions related to the publication of identifying imprint data. [1]
MAR. 2, 2026 — In its Needs Assessment Mission report on the pre-referendum landscape and the requisite administrative preparations, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) observed substantial procedural shortcomings regarding the constitutional reform process. Specifically, the Mission highlighted a manifest lack of meaningful transparency and inclusivity during the process of its elaboration, alongside the limited timeframe available to voters to reach a fully informed decision about the content of the draft Constitution, considering the extent of the changes. [2]
MAR. 2, 2026 — ASTANA — Mr Mussagali Dauylov, a civil society activist, duly served formal notification of his intent to conduct a peaceful single-person picket. This proposed individual manifestation of dissent was specifically intended to afford the subject an opportunity to articulate a conscientious civic objection to the conduct of the national referendum scheduled for 15 March 2026 regarding proposed constitutional amendments. The submission specified the precincts of the House of Ministries in Astana as the designated venue, with the assembly projected to take place on 12 March 2026 between the hours of 10:00 and 11:55. [3]
MAR. 2, 2026 — ALMATY — The local residents have formally petitioned the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the demolition of the annex, marking the latest escalation in a protracted four-year legal dispute involving the inhabitants of 162A Zhandosov Street and the property’s proprietor, Mr Sergei Kozlov. Mr Kozlov, who serves as the Director of Masato LLP, also holds public office as a deputy of the local assembly (Maslikhat) and maintains an affiliation with the AMANAT party. Central to the residents’ submissions is the allegation that the requisite planning consents and regulatory documentation were procured through the deployment of forged signatures. This contention was upheld upon judicial review by the Supreme Court, which subsequently moved to quash the architectural and planning assignment on the grounds of such procedural impropriety. [4]
MAR. 2, 2026 — ASTANA — The administrative court has summarily dismissed the application for judicial review brought by Russian activist Ms Yuliya Yemelyanova, following the state’s refusal to grant her asylum within the territory of Kazakhstan. In a statement addressing the procedural irregularities of the hearing, counsel Mr Murat Adam observed that the proceedings were conducted in the absence of the claimant’s legal representatives and in manifest contravention of established international obligations under United Nations conventions. [5]
MAR. 3, 2026 — ORAL — The Public Prosecutor’s Office has formally petitioned the court to set aside the deportation order in respect of Mr Timur Turkov, a sixteen-year-old Russian national who sought refuge within the Republic of Kazakhstan last autumn following his conscientious objection to the Kremlin’s military interventionism. This application, lodged on 3 March before the appellate chamber of the Regional Court, seeks a stay of removal on the grounds of the subject’s well-founded fear of persecution. Consequently, the Court has adjourned proceedings to facilitate a comprehensive judicial review of the submissions. [6]
MAR. 3, 2026 — KYZYLORDA — Following a review of the custodial conditions of Mr Duman Mukhammedkarim, currently serving a seven-year term of imprisonment at Detention Facility No. 60, it is noted that the individual has been subject to three months’ confinement within a disciplinary cell for alleged non-compliance with the prescribed dress code regulations. Mr Mukhammedkarim, a journalist by profession, was convicted under Article 258 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on charges of financing extremist or terrorist activities, alongside a further conviction under Article 405 concerning the organisation of, and participation in, the activities of a proscribed organisation. [7]
MAR. 2, 2026 — ASTANA — In proceedings initiated under Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code, pertaining to the «dissemination of knowingly false information”, the court has directed that Mr Amir Kassenov, Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG News Agency, be remanded to house arrest. Submissions from Mr Kassenov’s spouse indicate that the restrictive conditions of this judicial order effectively extinguish his right to gainful employment and preclude the use of electronic communications, thereby rendering the discharge of his professional functions impossible and amounting to a de facto prohibition on the exercise of his profession as a journalist. [8]
MAR. 3, 2026 — ALMATY — The Public Foundation ‘Erkindik Qanaty’ (Wings of Freedom) issued formal guidance prescribing the scope of prohibited conduct for accredited observers during the referendum of 15 March, expressly injuncting such individuals from engaging in direct communication with, or providing any form of assistance to, electors, notwithstanding any specific request for aid initiated by the voter. [9]
MAR. 3, 2026 — ALMATY — The Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ms Aigul Kalykova, in a formal address to the electorate, underscored the statutory validity of the upcoming referendum scheduled for 15 March, while further issuing a caveat regarding the penal consequences, including the imposition of fines, attendant upon any person found to be engaged in the unlawful practice of proxy voting or casting a ballot on behalf of another. [10]
MAR. 3, 2026 — AKMOLA Region — In a further contravention of established procedural safeguards, Counsel Mr Meirzhan Doskarayev and various associates were denied professional access to Mr Marat Zhylanbayev at Detention Facility No. 4, following an arbitrary determination by the institution’s Governor, Mr Kuanysh Medeyev, who predicated the refusal upon the purported absence of a formal written requisition from the detainee. Mr Zhylanbayev is currently serving a seven-year term of imprisonment in Stepnogorsk, pursuant to his conviction under Articles 258 and 405 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan; these statutory provisions relate, respectively, to the financing of extremist or terrorist activities and the participation in an association proscribed by the state. [11]
MAR. 3, 2026 — AKMOLA Region — An administrative penalty in the sum of 45,413 tenges was summarily imposed upon Ms Aisulu Nurmukhambetova pursuant to Article 506 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, following an allegation of unauthorised entry into a sanitary facility at State Institution No. 4, Stepnogorsk, on 3 March 2026. [12]
MAR. 4, 2026 — ALMATY — A press conference was convened to address the convictions of civil activist Mr Damir Kusheyev, legal practitioner Mr Ruslan Karimov, and entrepreneurs Mr Kurmangazy Aitmukanov and Mr Andrey Belyansky, each of whom was sentenced to a custodial term of nine years for the offence of extortion pursuant to Article 194 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Defence counsel, Mr Amir Akimzhanov and Ms Raikhan Yeldesbayeva, asserted the absolute innocence of their respective clients, citing a litany of procedural irregularities throughout the proceedings. Furthermore, Ms Akmeir Kusheyeva, the spouse of Mr Kusheyev, informed those present that criminal proceedings had been instituted against her following a complaint lodged by Mr Bakhtiyar Blayev, the individual whose initial allegations secured the conviction of her husband. It was noted that Mr Blayev has additionally initiated a civil action seeking 5 million tenges by way of quantum for moral damages. [13]
MAR. 4, 2026 — AKTOBE — A preliminary hearing was conducted at Court No. 3 in the matter of JSC Kazchrome v Mr Yeradil Ubbiniyazov, an action concerning the protection of business reputation, wherein the proceedings were stayed pending the completion of expert evidence. The court directed that a philological-linguistic forensic assessment be undertaken, the findings of which are currently awaited to determine the merits of the claimant’s submissions regarding the alleged defamatory material. [14]
MAR. 4, 2026 — ASTANA — The municipal authorities in the capital refused an application by Mr Mussagali Dauylov, an individual with a Group I disability, to conduct a single-person protest on 12 March 2026 at 8 Mangilik El Avenue (the House of Ministries), citing a blanket prohibition on picketing within an 800-metre radius of installations pertaining to national defence, state security, and critical national infrastructure. [15]
MAR. 4, 2026 — ASTANA — Mr Yermek Narymbay, currently serving a custodial sentence at Detention Facility No. 64 pursuant to Article 430(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan for non-compliance with a judicial act having attained legal force, has commenced a hunger strike to secure his release from custody in favour of alternative restrictive measures, specifically house arrest, the posting of bail, or the affixing of an electronic monitoring tag. Mr Narymbay further seeks the formal recognition of his brother as a lay representative for his defence and the rescission of existing prohibitions regarding his access to chess and backgammon sets. [16]
MAR. 5, 2026 — ALMATY — The investigative court has ordered the remand in custody of public activist Mr Orazaly Yerzhanov for a period of two months, pursuant to Article 150(2)(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in connection with allegations of obstructing the exercise of electoral rights or the right to participate in a referendum. The offence is specifically cited as having been committed by a group acting by prior conspiracy or within the framework of an organised group. [17]
MAR. 5, 2026 — ATYRAU Region — In the Makat District, Mr Nauryzbek Batyrkhanov was summarily sentenced to five days’ administrative detention pursuant to Article 434(1) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the provision governing «petty hooliganism”) following the alleged use of obscenities during a live broadcast on the TikTok platform on 26 February 2026. [18]
MAR. 5, 2026 — MANGYSTAU Region — Mr Merei Korbakov, a resident of Beineu, was sentenced to a term of 20 days’ administrative detention pursuant to Article 73-3 of the Code of Administrative Offences (the provision governing the dissemination of knowingly false information impugning the honour, dignity, or reputation of another) following the distribution via WhatsApp of a video depicting the Head of the Internal Policy Department of Beineu District, Mr Turaly Jolyshev. The digital content in question featured a caption stating, “I am against the referendum,” and was found to have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. [19]
MAR. 5, 2026 — TURKISTAN Region — Mr Muhammad Omirbek has informed the editorial offices of NEGE KZ that he was forcibly entered onto a psychiatric register following his attempts to highlight systemic grievances concerning the working conditions of paramedic staff. Mr Omirbek alleges that this measure was implemented absent both a judicial order and his informed consent, resulting in a 37-day period of involuntary hospitalisation. Consequently, he is now seeking a formal annulment of the diagnosis, his removal from the psychiatric register, and the facilitation of an independent clinical examination, alongside a comprehensive investigation into the conduct of the relevant police and medical authorities. [20]
MAR. 5, 2026 — ASTANA — Journalists Mr Lukpan Akhmedyarov, Mr Raul Uporov, and Mr Yerkebulan Gapuov, representing the Just Journalism YouTube channel, were intercepted by border force officials at the capital’s airport passport control upon their arrival from Ukraine. Their travel documents were summarily seized, and the individuals were subsequently removed to a private holding area for interrogation. According to Mr Uporov, the grounds for this apprehension were purportedly attributed to the «geopolitical climate» and the nature of their recent travel to Ukraine. [21]
MAR. 6, 2026 — ALMATY — The Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law has issued a formal statement concerning the detention of Mr Orazaly Yerzhanov, contending that his conduct did not amount to the obstruction of citizens’ rights to participate in the referendum, but rather constituted a legitimate exercise of his right to freedom of expression. The Bureau maintains that Mr Yerzhanov’s assertions represented a personal opinion which the electorate remained at liberty to accept or disregard, consistent with the fundamental principle that the decision to participate in — or abstain from — a referendum is a matter of individual conscience and a constitutional expression of free will. [22]
MAR. 6, 2026 — ASTANA — Mr Yermek Narymbay, currently remanded in custody for a period of two months at Detention Facility No. 64 pursuant to Article 430(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, concerning an alleged failure to comply with a judicial act having attained legal force, has, according to his counsel, Mr Vassiliy Sadykov, transmitted a formal communication asserting that his detention is unlawful and pertains to conduct which poses no threat to public safety. The submission further contends that the conditions of his confinement fall short of applicable statutory standards, and confirms that Mr Narymbay commenced a hunger strike at 21:00 on 4 March 2026 in protest against his continued incarceration and the prevailing custodial environment. [23]
MAR. 6, 2026 — ASTANA — A group of Kazakh nationals currently stranded in the Middle East has issued an urgent appeal to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, seeking sovereign intervention to facilitate their repatriation to Kazakhstan. In a video testimony documenting the group’s plight, an unidentified deponent highlighted the critical absence of adequate humanitarian provisions, reporting widespread illness among minors and significant distress among the elderly. The appeal underscores the precarious nature of their current circumstances and formally petitions the executive for immediate assistance in securing their safe return. [24]
MAR. 6, 2026 — ALMATY — Reports have emerged via the social network Threads alleging that members of the teaching profession are being coerced into disseminating photographic material featuring the slogan “I am for the New Constitution!”. Such practices have been characterised as a manifestation of political corruption, involving the systematic instrumentalisation of the state education sector to ensure political longevity or to consolidate the authority of specific interest groups. [25]
MAR. 6, 2026 — ALMATY — The news outlet Vlast has been targeted by a further large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, following a pattern of interference that emerged in late 2025 and resumed in January of the current year. This latest episode represents the second significant offensive against the platform’s digital infrastructure, resulting in intermittent service disruptions and a degradation of accessibility. [26]
MAR. 6, 2026 — PAVLODAR Region — Ms Gulmira Kazhiyeva, a legal practitioner, has published a video appeal in which she asserts: “I have survived violence. Now I am experiencing the silence of the system.” Ms Kazhiyeva has formally reported the incident, which took place on 16 September 2025, to the Prosecutor General, Mr Berik Assylov, alleging that her subsequent efforts to seek redress have been frustrated by a sustained lack of progress and that the investigation has been subject to undue and protracted delay. [27]
MAR. 6, 2026 — Reports have been received concerning the sentencing of the Kazakh researcher Mr Adil Semeikhanuly to a custodial term of six and a half years by the Chinese authorities, on charges relating to the «negative dissemination of Abai’s teachings» and the «formation of divergent public opinion.» His associates and family maintain that the prosecution is inextricably linked to his prior professional activities at the Kazakh-language periodical Shynjañ. It is further understood that several other members of the Kazakh intelligentsia have been subject to similar criminal proceedings, with sentences ranging from five and a half to seven and a half years’ imprisonment; specifically, it is reported that Mr Murat I. received a term of 5.5 years, Mr Onyalgan M. was sentenced to 7 years, and Mr Janibek D. was handed a sentence of 7.5 years. [28]
MAR. 7, 2026 — ALMATY — The transmission of Channel One alongside various other Russian television services has been discontinued within the Republic of Kazakhstan. Specifically, as of 28 February 2026, the cable television operator Alma Plus suspended the retransmission of all Russian-origin programming, citing the expiration of temporary broadcasting licences previously granted by the relevant rights holders. [29]
MAR. 8, 2026 — Meta has summarily removed 57 publications pertaining to the Constitution from the Respublika Facebook page, alongside the wholesale deletion of related content from its Instagram account. The impugned material included an interview conducted by Bild with Mr Akezhan Kazhegeldin, articles concerning Mr Orazaly Yerzhanov, and several reports regarding the prosecution of individuals critical of the constitutional reforms. It is understood that these restrictive measures were initiated following a series of complaints lodged by a single interlocutor, purportedly operating under the pseudonym Giorgio Armani. [30]
MAR. 8, 2026 — Washington, DC — The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has designated Mr Yakov Vorontsov, a priest within an unregistered Orthodox denomination, for inclusion in the Frank R. Wolf Freedom of Religion or Belief Victims List. This follows his arrest in February 2026, subsequent to his public and vocal condemnation of the Russian Federation’s military intervention in Ukraine as being fundamentally incompatible with Christian doctrine. Hieromonk Yakov remains remanded in custody pending trial on an indictment under Articles 302 and 296 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The counts preferred against him relate to the alleged management of premises for the consumption of controlled substances and the unlawful possession of narcotics without intent to supply. [31]
MAR. 8, 2026 — ALMATY — Representatives of the feminist organisation Feminità convened a meeting at a local arts venue to deliberate upon future collaborative initiatives in support of women’s rights. The proceedings were subsequently disrupted by a group of antagonistic individuals, including Ms Bibinur Sheraliyeva, Ms Assem Issayeva, and ms Dilnar Insenova, reportedly associated with the governing Amanat party and municipal authorities. It is alleged that these individuals articulated various threats, including that of extrajudicial execution by arson, and were notably accompanied by an officer of the local police service. [32]
MAR. 9, 2026 — Meta has initiated the large-scale removal of content published by Kazakh journalists and public figures concerning the Constitution and the impending referendum, following a series of complaints purportedly lodged by a single interlocutor, operating under the pseudonym Giorgio Armani. These removals were executed on the grounds of alleged copyright infringement, resulting in the deletion of dozens of posts by the journalist Mr Murat Daniyar and the legal practitioner Mr Murat Adam. [33]
MAR. 9, 2026 — ALMATY — Professor Sagindyk Zhursimbayev, a Doctor of Law, has submitted a critical assessment of the proposed constitutional amendments, stating that the draft Constitution is premature, lacks the requisite legislative maturity, and is insufficiently developed to meet international standards. Professor Zhursimbayev further contends that “the proposed framework effectively entrenches a super-presidential system of governance, thereby creating a significant risk of consolidating an authoritarian regime and undermining the separation of powers”. [34]
MAR. 9, 2026 — ALMATY — The Republic of Kazakhstan currently faces an acute structural deficit of highly qualified personnel, alongside a surplus of low-skilled labour, a disparity that continues to impede domestic economic development. A significant proportion of the Kazakh student cohort educated abroad elects to remain in foreign jurisdictions upon completion of their studies, citing a paucity of local professional advancement opportunities, systemic corruption, and associated socio-economic impediments. Data published by the Bureau of National Statistics further underscore the scale of this demographic challenge, recording that no fewer than 281,643 individuals emigrated from the Republic between 2016 and 2025 inclusive. [35]
MAR. 9, 2026 — ASTANA — Mr Murat Daniyar, the creator of the Jurttyn Balasy YouTube channel, has reported a concerted interference with his Instagram account, resulting in the summary removal of no fewer than 15 posts featuring critical appraisals of the draft Constitution. [36]
MAR. 9, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Murat Adam, legal counsel formerly instructed to represent the interests of Ms Gulnar Bazhkenova, the erstwhile editor-in-chief of Orda.kz, has reported that a comprehensive deletion of historical and archived digital content pertaining to his former client was effected by unidentified parties over a forty-eight-hour period. [37]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ALMATY — The human rights defender, Ms Bakhytzhan Toregozhina, has reported that she was likewise subject to the arbitrary removal of content, noting that in excess of 50 Instagram posts were deleted, comprising the entirety of her video reels and publications from 5 February to date. [38]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ASTANA — Legal practitioner Mr Vassiliy Sadykov has reported the summary deletion of a social media publication dated 7 March, which addressed the criminal proceedings instituted against Mr Yermek Narymbay pursuant to Article 430(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding the failure to comply with a court order having attained legal force. Mr Sadykov further alleged the existence of an «invisible censor» operating systemically in the period preceding the 15 March referendum, asserting that such interference is intended to manipulate the electoral outcome and secure a specific threshold of support. [39]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ASTANA — The systematic removal of content posted by Kazakh Facebook users following reports lodged under the pseudonym Giorgio Armani remains ongoing, a development which continues to attract significant concern. The legal practitioner Ms Gulmira Birzhanova has reported the deletion of a specific publication comprising an analysis of constitutional provisions and the intersection of the prohibition of censorship with the exigencies of «public morality,» on the purported grounds of intellectual property infringement. [40]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ALMATY — The legal representative, Mr Maidan Suleimenov, has confirmed that Mr Orazaly Yerzhanov has been remanded in custody for a period of two months, following the completion of a prior ten-day term of administrative detention. Applications seeking Mr Yerzhanov’s release under house arrest, supported by personal undertakings and a formal guarantee from Professor Farkhad Karagussov, were summarily refused by the court. Mr Suleimenov has expressed the expectation that the appellate chamber will address these and further points of law arising from Mr Yerzhanov’s conviction, particularly regarding the proportionality and necessity of his continued incarceration. [41]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ALMATY — The Bostandyk District Court has considered an application by environmental activist and artist Ms Saltanat Tashimova for the discharge of interim measures granted in a civil action brought by Mr Timur Yeleussizov, a deputy of the city maslikhat. The claimant in these proceedings seeks 2 million tenges by way of quantum for non-pecuniary loss. The court dismissed the application, electing to maintain the existing interim relief until such time as the final judgment has attained legal force. [42]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ASTANA — The social media platform Facebook has blocked, restricted, or summarily removed a series of publications originating from the Legal Media Centre which provided analysis of proposed constitutional amendments, alongside content disseminated by the creator of the Jurttyn Balasy YouTube channel, Mr Murat Daniyar, the journalist Ms Assem Zhapysheva, and the civil activist Mr Mussagali Dauylov. These materials, which were subject to various forms of platform interference, consistently featured critical evaluations of the aforementioned fundamental legislative revisions. [43]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ASTANA — The National Security Committee (KNB) has reportedly initiated a criminal investigation concerning the alleged falsification of temporary residence permits, a process in which numerous Russian male nationals of conscription age have been designated as witnesses, notwithstanding reports that the suspected perpetrators remain at large. There are significant concerns that these proceedings may serve as a precursor to the administrative removal or deportation of anti-war Russian émigrés, whose legal status has been rendered precarious by the investigation. Consequently, human rights advocates have counselled affected individuals to depart the Republic of Kazakhstan as a matter of urgency to mitigate the risk of refoulement or compulsory return to the Russian Federation. [44]
MAR. 10, 2026 — PETROPAVL — The human rights defender and journalist, Mr Vadim Kuramshin has reported an extra-legal entry into his private residence by police officers for the purpose of serving a summons, which mandated his attendance at the municipal police department. This executive intervention was purportedly predicated upon Mr Kuramshin’s dissemination of social media content originally authored by the journalist Mr Vadim Boreiko regarding the detention of Mr Orazaly Yerzhanov, in addition to a video communication critical of proposed constitutional amendments. [45]
MAR. 10, 2026 — AKMOLA Region — Following a formal enquiry by Mr Denis Malyuga, acting as legal representative, the administration of Detention Facility No. 4 has confirmed that, effective from 10 February, Mr Marat Zhylanbayev had been transferred to a strict regime cell by way of a disciplinary sanction (the so-called ‘SUS’ measure). The institution’s Governor, Mr Kuanysh Medeyev, has thus far declined to provide defence counsel or the public with the specific grounds for this administrative action, nor has he disclosed information regarding the prisoner’s current state of health in light of his ongoing hunger strike. Mr Zhylanbayev is presently serving a seven-year custodial sentence in Stepnogorsk following his conviction under Articles 258 and 405 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, being the statutory provisions relating respectively to the financing of extremist or terrorist activities and participation in a proscribed organisation. [46]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ALMATY — An online press conference was convened to address the institution of criminal proceedings against an investigating officer in connection with the alleged coercion of a witness to provide testimony. During the briefing, a formal statement by Diana Baimagambetova was read into the record, in which she asserted that she had been compelled to provide incriminating evidence against an individual with whom she had no prior acquaintance. Ms Baimagambetova maintains that such fabricated testimony was extracted from her under duress during an interrogation conducted as part of a fraud investigation initiated in August 2023. It is alleged that this coercion resulted in the false implication of the aforementioned third party, and the matter is now the subject of formal criminal scrutiny regarding the conduct of the officer concerned. [47]
MAR. 10, 2026 — ALMATY — Counsel Mr Dias Akhmetov reports that Meta (Facebook) has summarily removed content pertaining to the journalist Mr Ulan Shamshet, following an automated or third-party complaint purportedly lodged by an account operating under the pseudonym Giorgio Armani. Mr Shamshet is currently serving a fifteen-day term of administrative detention under Article 667(1) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, arising from an alleged failure to comply with a lawful police direction; specifically, his asserted refusal to submit to a mandatory medical examination. [48]
MAR. 10, 2026 — TARAZ — The Regional Court has delivered its judgment in the high-profile proceedings concerning the prosecutor Ms Aliya Kozhabekova, whose disclosures of 21 April 2025 were previously held to be defamatory to the reputation of the administration. Ms Kozhabekova had alleged a systemic falsification of criminal statistics, asserting that regional crime rates were subject to deliberate and systematic underreporting. Upon review, the appellate court varied the first-instance decision, ruling that her statements regarding «abuses» by management no longer constitute actionable defamation, thereby partially vindicating the appellant’s position in respect of the impugned disclosures. [49]
MAR. 10, 2026 — KYZYLORDA — The municipal administration refused the activist Mr Muratbai Baimagambetov authorisation to conduct a peaceful demonstration on 13 March 2026 in the vicinity of the Arai City retail complex, citing a purported failure of the statutory notification to satisfy the requisite formal criteria prescribed by law. [50]
MAR. 11, 2026 — ASTANA — Following a complaint lodged by an interlocutor, purportedly operating under the pseudonym Giorgio Armani on the Facebook platform, certain content critical of the proposed constitutional amendments was summarily removed, alongside materials pertaining to the commencement of a pre-trial investigation into the prohibition of Kazakh music within a commercial premises in Kokshetau. [51]
MAR. 11, 2026 — KYZYLORDA — Mr Duman Mukhammedkarim, currently designated a political prisoner and serving a seven-year custodial sentence at Detention Facility No. 60, has commenced a hunger strike. Notably, the action is not a demand for release but rather a formal petition for his transfer from the penal estate in Kyzylorda to a facility within the Almaty Region, specifically at Zarechnoye. Mr Mukhammedkarim, a journalist by profession, was convicted under Article 258 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on charges of financing extremist or terrorist activities, alongside a further conviction under Article 405 relating to the organisation of, and participation in, the activities of a proscribed social or religious association. [52]
MAR. 11, 2026 — KYZYLORDA — Law enforcement authorities executed a search warrant at the private residence of Ms Gulnaz Serikbayeva, a prominent civic activist. Reports indicate that Ms Serikbayeva has since been taken into custody and is currently held at a temporary detention facility. These proceedings appear to have been instigated following a formal denunciation, leading to the initiation of criminal investigations under Article 174 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (incitement to social, national, or religious discord). There are credible preliminary indications that the prosecution is politically motivated, aimed at curtailing Ms Serikbayeva’s legitimate civic engagement and advocacy. [53]
MAR. 11, 2026 — ORAL — Representations submitted by Ms Tamara Yeslyamova, Editor-in-Chief of Uralsk Week, indicate a coordinated campaign involving the systematic removal of digital content from the outlet’s social media presence. These deletions specifically pertain to editorial materials facilitating public discourse on the proposed constitutional reforms. It is reported that the removals are being executed under the guise of alleged copyright infringements. However, the publication maintains that the content in question constitutes its own original intellectual property. [54]
MAR. 11, 2026 — ASTANA — Civic activist Mr Mereke Nugumanov was summarily handed a fifteen-day term of administrative detention pursuant to Article 488 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the purported violation of the procedure for the organisation and conduct of peaceful assemblies). The proceedings followed Mr Nugumanov’s attendance at Detention Facility No. 4 in Stepnogorsk in 2025, where he reportedly participated in a demonstration in support of the political prisoner Mr Marat Zhylanbayev. [55]
MAR. 11, 2026 — ORAL — It is noted that twenty-three public associations within Oral and the West Kazakhstan Region have received formal accreditation to observe the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 March. Close scrutiny of these organisations suggests a significant disparity in their operational legitimacy. While the accreditation list includes Abyroi and Zharya — entities widely recognised as maintaining genuine independence and established track records — the remaining twenty-one organisations appear to lack substantive institutional history. Evidence suggests that a substantial majority of the accredited observers may function as proxy entities. [56]
MAR. 12, 2026 — ORAL — Ms Mariana Katzarova, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, addressed a formal communication to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The correspondence concerns the precarious status of Mr Timur Turkov, a minor of Russian nationality currently seeking sanctuary within the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Special Rapporteur has robustly petitioned the Kazakh executive to stay the deportation of Mr Turkov, citing his conscientious objection to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the attendant militarisation of Russian civil society. [57]
MAR. 12, 2026 — ORAL — In the matter of the minor Mr Timur Turkov, the appellate chamber of the Regional Court has issued a definitive ruling obstructing his extradition to the Russian Federation. The bench determined that such a surrender would be incompatible with the prevailing statutory framework governing the treatment of juvenile offenders. The Court’s ratio decidendi turned upon a strict construction of Article 81 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This provision establishes an exhaustive list of sanctions applicable to minors, notably omitting any mechanism for expulsion or extradition. Consequently, the panel held that the requested transfer lacked the requisite legal basis under domestic procedural law. While the appellate panel vacated the extradition order, it concurrently upheld the underlying conviction for the unlawful crossing of a state border. [58]
MAR. 12, 2026 — ASTANA — Pursuant to Article 488(7) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ms Shynar Abeuova was summarily sentenced to a term of 15 days’ administrative detention. The custodial sentence was handed down on the grounds of a purported contravention of the statutory procedures governing the organisation and conduct of public assemblies. The gravamen of the state’s case rested upon a digital communication; specifically, Ms Abeuova had shared a post authored by the opposition figure, Mr Barlyk Mendygaziyev, via her personal Facebook profile. [59]
MAR. 12, 2026 — ASTANA — The Financial Monitoring Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan has formalised a regulatory framework for the systematic monitoring of the digital information environment. These measures are designed to identify and scrutinise content categorised by the Agency as unlawful. The remit of these monitoring activities is expansive, encompassing internet domains, social media platforms, instant messaging services, and traditional mass media, alongside other telecommunications infrastructures. The enforcement mechanisms provided for under these regulations are robust. Non-compliance may result in the summary blocking of access to digital resources, the imposition of administrative penalties, or the initiation of criminal proceedings. Of particular concern is the provision whereby the mere dissemination of such content, including by way of reposting or digital sharing, may attract secondary liability. This creates a significant risk of collateral sanction for individual users engaging in online discourse. [60]
MAR. 12, 2026 — ALMATY — As of 12 March 2026, empirical data concerning the targeted persecution of activists, members of the press, and digital influencers in the lead-up to the constitutional referendum indicate a concerted effort to stifle dissent. The scale and nature of these measures suggest a systematic recourse to judicial and administrative sanctions designed to curtail political engagement. The following list provides a breakdown of the coercive measures recorded during the reporting period: formal warnings issued – 18 individuals; administrative fines imposed – 5 individuals; administrative detention – 7 individuals; criminal proceedings (non-custodial) – 2 individuals; remand in custody (pre-trial detention) – 3 individuals; impairment or deletion of digital presence – 11 incidents; designation as a «Foreign Agent» – 1 individual. [61]
MAR. 12, 2026 — PETROPAVL — Mr Vadim Kuramshin, a journalist and prominent human rights defender, was sentenced to a term of 10 days’ administrative deprivation of liberty pursuant to Article 456-2 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The purported legal basis for the custodial sentence was the «dissemination of false information» and the «publication of prohibited content.» However, the evidence suggests that the impugned conduct consisted solely of public engagement regarding the proposed constitutional amendments as Mr Kuramshin’s discourse was predicated upon established reportage by the journalist Mr Vadim Boreiko, alongside data sourced from state-recognised media outlets. [62]
MAR. 13, 2026 — GREATER LONDON — Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, has observed: “The project of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan reflects what we have been witnessing over the last years – the erosion of international human rights standards and fundamental principle of the law in the country.” [63]
MAR. 13, 2026 — ASTANA — The observation mission conducted by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) regarding the preparatory phase of the referendum expressed significant reservations concerning the equitability of the campaign environment. The mission’s findings indicate a lack of robust safeguards to ensure that the electorate had sufficient access to dissenting arguments or the platform of those opposing the constitutional amendments. Furthermore, the mission concluded that the state apparatus was utilised in its entirety to advocate for a ‘Yes’ vote, thereby blurring the distinction between state administration and partisan campaigning. Such findings suggest a departure from international standards regarding the neutrality of public institutions during electoral processes. In testimony addressing these criticisms, Mr Mukhtar Yerman, representing the Central Election Commission, sought to qualify the weight of the mission’s findings. Mr Yerman observed: “I would emphasise that this document originated from a Needs Assessment Mission, compiled by two experts over a duration of two and a half days in Astana. It is my submission that our interlocutors broadly acknowledge the high degree of our technical and administrative preparedness.” [64]
MAR. 13, 2026 — ORAL — Pensioner Mr Murat Aisautov’s entire monthly state provision was reportedly sequestered by a banking institution in satisfaction of an outstanding debt. This action has effectively deprived the individual of his primary means of subsistence, raising significant concerns regarding the proportionality of debt recovery mechanisms. The measures described appear to be in direct contravention of Article 95 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On Enforcement Proceedings. Under the relevant statutory instruments, deductions from a debtor’s income are strictly capped at 50 per cent, an essential safeguard intended to ensure a minimum standard of living. The total withholding of these funds represents a clear departure from established legal protocols. In response to this alleged overreach, formal representations have been prepared for submission to the Prosecutor’s Office and the local Council Maslikhat. These efforts, supported by influencer Mr Askar Shaigumarov and Deputy Mr Maksat Aisautov, seek a lawful resolution to the matter, specifically the restitution of the 50 per cent of the pension funds withheld in excess of the statutory limit. [65]
MAR. 13, 2026 — ALMATY Region — Ms Aigerim Tleuzhanova, who is currently serving a four-year custodial sentence at the female penal colony in Zhaugashty, Ili District, has submitted representations asserting that neither she nor the wider detainee population at the facility were afforded the opportunity to review the draft New Constitution. Such a failure to provide access to the text of proposed constitutional reforms raises significant concerns regarding the procedural rights of the incarcerated and their enfranchisement within the reform process. Ms Tleuzhanova’s conviction was secured under Article 272(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a provision relating to participation in mass disorder involving violence, arson, and armed resistance to state authorities. These charges stem from her alleged involvement in the seizure of Almaty International Airport during the civil unrest of January 2022. [66]
MAR. 13, 2026 — AKMOLA Region — Civic activist Ms Nazgul Zhussupova was sentenced to 15 days’ administrative detention pursuant to Article 488(12) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The specific charge relates to the alleged repeated infringement of the statutory procedures governing the organisation and conduct of public assemblies, rallies, and demonstrations. The gravamen of the state’s case rests upon a single digital communication: a comment posted by the respondent within a Telegram discussion group, which purportedly advocated for participation in a peaceful protest scheduled for 15 March 2026. [67]
MAR. 14, 2026 — PAVLODAR Region — Mr Zhanat Zhamaliyev, a resident of Bayet, was summarily sentenced to 20 days’ administrative detention pursuant to Article 488(12) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The custodial sentence was imposed in relation to purported infractions of the statutory framework regulating the organisation and conduct of public assemblies. The proceedings against Mr Zhamaliyev originated from his dissemination of digital content via Facebook, specifically the reposting of a publication entitled Prohibited Ablyazov, which allegedly contained an exhortation to participate in protest action. Civil society observers and human rights practitioners have expressed concern that such detentions represent a pattern of preventive policing. It is contended that the authorities are utilising administrative sanctions as a pre-emptive measure to neutralise dissent and restrict freedom of assembly in the period preceding the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 March. [68] [69]
MAR. 14, 2026 — OSKEMEN — In the period preceding the constitutional referendum of 15 March, the authorities intensified the use of administrative sanctions against civil society actors. Specifically, the activist Mr Ruslan Nurkanov was summarily sentenced to 15 days’ administrative detention pursuant to Article 667(1) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conviction was predicated upon an alleged failure to comply with the lawful requisition of a police officer, a charge frequently observed in the context of political dissent. Similarly, Mr Yerdenbek Zarkumkanov was handed a 15-day custodial sentence under Article 488 of the same Code, which concerns the purported violation of the statutory framework governing the organisation and conduct of public assemblies. Notably, the gravamen of the state’s case rested solely upon the defendant’s dissemination of an article via social media platforms. Domestic human rights monitors and international observers have characterised these custodial measures as «preventive detention.” [70]
MAR. 14, 2026 — KOSTANAY Region — Mr Serik Baibekov, a resident of Silantyevka, was summarily sentenced to five days’ administrative detention. The custodial sentence was handed down pursuant to Article 488(7) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which concerns the purported violation of the statutory framework governing the organisation and conduct of public assemblies. The proceedings against Mr Baibekov appear to have been precipitated by a digital communication posted to the social media platform TikTok. The authorities characterised this content as a prohibited incitement, alleging that the defendant had urged residents of Kostanay to participate in an unauthorised demonstration outside the Regional Akimat (Governor’s Office) scheduled for 15 March. [71]
MAR. 14, 2026 — ALMATY — A further five-day term of administrative detention has been imposed upon Mr Ulan Shamshet, following allegations of disciplinary infractions during his period of incarceration. The custodial authorities substantiated the additional sanction on the basis of purported breaches of detention protocols, specifically the unauthorised use of tobacco products within a cell and the use of intemperate or «inappropriate» language directed toward a custodial officer. This secondary penalty was ordered to run consecutively to a prior 15-day sentence handed down in late February. That initial term was served under Article 667 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, arising from an alleged failure to comply with the lawful requisitions of police officers. The imposition of this further term brings the total period of Mr Shamshet’s committal to 20 days. [72]
MAR. 14, 2026 — JEZKAZGAN — The human rights advocate, Ms Bakhytzhan Toregozhina, was denied access to Mr Nurzhan Altayev, who is currently serving a ten-year custodial sentence at Detention Facility No. 62. Mr Altayev’s conviction was secured under Article 366(4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, pertaining to the receipt of a bribe on an especially large scale. The relevant authorities predicated the refusal on an alleged lack of standing. It is maintained that, under current regulations, the right of visitation for the purpose of monitoring is reserved exclusively for statutory bodies, namely the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) and the Public Monitoring Commissions (PMC). This categorical exclusion of independent human rights defenders from custodial facilities raises substantive concerns regarding the transparency of the penal system. [73]
MAR. 14, 2026 — AKTOBE — Mr Mussagali Dauylov, a registrant with a Category I visual impairment, reported that a representative of the regional Department for the Coordination of Employment and Social Programmes conducted an unannounced visit to his residence. The stated purpose of this intervention was «the prevention of potential violations» by the subject in anticipation of the forthcoming constitutional referendum. Mr Dauylov has formally characterised this visit as a deliberate act of provocation and an impermissible exercise of administrative pressure. The timing and nature of the intervention suggest a punitive nexus between the state’s actions and Mr Dauylov’s prior exercise of his right to freedom of expression. Specifically, the subject has been a vocal critic of systemic failures within the social security framework and has frequently challenged the propriety of state organs in their dealings with vulnerable citizens. [74]
MAR. 14, 2026 — ORAL — Targeted harassment was directed at independent observers affiliated with the public association Zharya. Evidence suggests that a personal mobile number belonging to Mr Khakim Mendybay, a coordinator for the aforementioned association, was fraudulently advertised on the commercial platform OLX under the guise of a vendor listing for domestic appliances. This resulted in a continuous influx of unsolicited calls, effectively neutralising his ability to coordinate observation efforts. Identical tactics were reportedly deployed against another coordinator, Ms Samal Gilmanova. Both matters are currently sub judice following the filing of police reports as these incidents do not appear to be isolated occurrences. [75]
MAR. 14, 2026 — BERLIN — In a deposition to Deutsche Welle Ms Diana Okremova, Director of the Legal Media Centre, reported a series of documented interventions by state authorities aimed at suppressing dissent regarding the proposed constitutional reforms. According to these accounts, individuals expressing opposition have been subject to targeted administrative pressure. This includes reports of officials contacting authors of critical digital content to demand the immediate and summary removal of such material. [76]
MAR. 14, 2026 — ASTANA — A cohort of aggrieved investors associated with the Ayana Plaza residential project attended the Presidential Administration’s public reception facilities. The investors in question allege significant financial impropriety and the systematic infringement of their proprietary rights. It is noted with concern that a formal investigation into the alleged violations has been extant for a period exceeding two years. To date, the proceedings have reached no definitive resolution, leaving the complainants without legal finality or restitution. During their attendance at the House of Ministries, the complainants were intercepted by officers from the Prosecutor’s Office and served with a formal caution, on the grounds that their presence in the vicinity of the building was deemed to constitute an unlawful assembly. [77]
MAR. 14, 2026 — KARAGANDA — Following the abrupt cessation of operations at LLP ICC, a commercial entity operating an iron concentrate production facility, and the summary dismissal of a significant portion of the workforce, affected employees have sought direct executive intervention via a public appeal to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It is alleged that, since January 2026, 75 employees have had their contracts of employment terminated. The enterprise has reportedly been shuttered without the provision of formal notice or a statutory rationale to the affected workforce. The workshop is situated within the broader industrial precincts of the Kazakhmys Corporation. Displaced workers report that they have been systematically denied entry to their place of work, purportedly without the provision of an underlying legal or administrative justification. [78]
MAR. 15, 2026 — PAVLODAR Region — Ms Aizhan Akisheva, a resident of Yereymentau, was summarily fined the sum of 64,875 tenges following a determination of liability under Article 102 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conviction pertained to allegations of «pre-election campaigning during a prohibited period.” The prosecution’s case rested upon the dissemination of digital content via social media platforms, specifically TikTok and Facebook. The evidence produced before the court consisted of a five-second video recording. The publication of the material in question was deemed to constitute a contravention of the mandatory «day of silence» observed immediately preceding the referendum. [79]
MAR. 15, 2026 — ASTANA — There are documented instances of observers being summarily removed from precincts. Accredited observers representing the public association Muqalmas were purportedly denied entry to Polling Station No. 46, preventing the independent verification of ballot proceedings at that location. Mr Rakhat Sadykov, representing the Erkindik Kanaty Foundation, was ejected from his assigned station under circumstances that remain a matter of concern. The League of Young Voters reported the removal of its monitors from Polling Stations No. 85 and 258. Findings published by BES.media state that at Polling Station No. 349, officials oversaw the removal of Ms Kulyash Sadykova (a volunteer journalist) and Mr Roman Reimer (a legal practitioner and observer for Erkindik Kanaty). [80]
MAR. 15, 2026 — PAVLODAR Region — Ms Aigul Orazekova, a resident of Yereymentau, has been summarily fined in the amount of 64,875 tenges (approximately 134 USD) pursuant to Article 102 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This penalty relates to alleged infractions of the regulatory framework governing electoral conduct. Reports indicate that Ms Orazekova was intercepted and detained by masked police officers immediately upon exiting her private residence. The gravamen of the state’s case rests upon the digital dissemination of a video recording. The authorities contend that the material contained an exhortation to the public to manifest their «civic position» on 15 March. This date coincided with a national referendum, falling within the statutory «blackout» or prohibited campaigning period. [81]
MAR. 15, 2026 — ASTANA — Mr Rakhat Sadykov, an accredited observer representing the Erkindik Kanaty Foundation, was forcibly removed from Polling Station No. 16. The expulsion followed a formal intervention by the Chair of the Polling Station Commission, who summoned law enforcement officers to the premises. It is understood that the Chair alleged Mr Sadykov was obstructing the conduct of the poll. Elsewhere, another accredited observer, Mr Vladislav Kozlov, was removed from Polling Station No. 15, shortly after he formally identified and reported what he termed procedural irregularities. Specifically, the observer challenged the improper augmentation of the electoral roll, citing the unjustified addition of names to the voter lists. [82]
MAR. 15, 2026 — AKTOBE — Mr Mussagali Dauylov initiated legal proceedings alleging a failure by the relevant electoral authorities to provide reasonable accommodations for his visual impairment. Specifically, the claim asserted that the absence of a tactile ballot template deprived the claimant of the means to exercise his right to a secret ballot and to participate fully and independently in the electoral process. Upon preliminary review, the Court ordered the return of the claim without a hearing on the merits. The judicial determination rested on the procedural grounds that the specific relief sought by the claimant did not constitute a matter capable of independent judicial consideration. It was the Court’s view that the grievances raised were not, under the current statutory framework, amenable to a separate determination on the merits outside of the broader electoral contestation process. [83]
MAR. 15, 2026 — ASTANA — Journalist Ms Saniya Toyken alleges that at approximately 07:00 hours, she and her daughter were apprehended by police officers at Polling Station No. 50, where they had attended for the purpose of exercising their franchise. In a statement provided following her release, Ms Toyken detailed a series of procedural irregularities and uses of force that raise significant human rights concerns. The complainant asserts that both she and her daughter were subject to forcible restraint, stating specifically that their arms were «twisted behind [their] backs» during the encounter. Following their apprehension, the individuals were conveyed to a police station where they were detained for a duration of four hours. Ms Toyken further alleges that, despite being subjected to questioning during the period of her detention, the authorities failed to provide a formal record of interview or any contemporaneous documentation justifying the deprivation of her liberty. [84]
MAR. 15, 2026 — ASTANA — A serious incident occurred at the polling station situated within the Palace of Schoolchildren, involving the apprehension of several members of the press, including Mr Zholdas Orisbai, a correspondent for Radio Azattyk (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty). The individuals concerned were held in custody for a period of three hours. It is a matter of particular concern that the journalists were released without charge; furthermore, the detaining authorities failed to provide any substantive legal justification or formal explanation for the interference with their liberty. [85]
MAR. 15, 2026 — ALMATY — On the date of the referendum, Mr Almat Zhumagulov, Mr Oralbek Omyrov, and Mr Suindyk Aldabergenov were apprehended by the authorities in the Old Square. Following their detention, they were conveyed to police stations within the Medeu and Almaly districts. Reports received indicate that the detaining officers employed disproportionate force; furthermore, it is alleged that the individuals were not informed of the statutory grounds for their detention at the material time. All three gentlemen were subsequently released from custody at 19:00 hours. [86]
MAR. 15, 2026 — ALMATY — The following account is submitted for the record, detailing the apprehension and subsequent injury of Mr Yerkyn Sabanshiyev: «At approximately 14:00 hours, I attended the Old Square where I met with an activist, Ms Dariga Rakim. We proceeded to conduct a live-streamed broadcast, which lasted for a duration of some thirteen minutes. During the course of this broadcast, I was approached by two individuals in civilian attire. These individuals proceeded to use disproportionate force to compel me into a waiting police vehicle. In the process of this detention, I experienced an immediate and acute onset of spinal pain. Following my removal from the scene, an ambulance was summoned. Upon medical examination, I was informed that I had sustained a fracture to the thoracic vertebrae.” [87]
MAR. 15, 2026 — ASTANA — Civil society activist Ms Venera Zhanbayeva was apprehended by law enforcement officers in the precincts of the Zhastar Palace. Following her arrest, Ms Zhanbayeva was conveyed to the Bostandyk District Police Department, where she was held in custody for a duration of ten hours. Reports received indicate that during the period of her administrative detention, attending officers reportedly exerted undue pressure upon the detainee, demanding that she provide access to the TikTok application on her personal mobile device. Ms Zhanbayeva was also subjected to questioning concerning her affiliations with specific social media groups and digital communities. Ms Zhanbayeva was subsequently released from custody. [88]
MAR. 16, 2026 — ORAL — Representatives from the observer missions of the non-governmental organisations Zharya and Abyroi, namely Mr Khakim Mendybai and Ms Samal Gilmanova, have submitted findings regarding the validity of the recent referendum in the city of Oral. Their reporting suggests a significant disparity between official turnout figures and the statutory requirements for a valid ballot. It is asserted that the local turnout failed to reach the requisite «50 per cent plus one» threshold mandated by law. Consequently, the coordinators maintain that the referendum result within this jurisdiction ought to be declared null and void. The verified turnout within the city was observed to be approximately 43 per cent, falling substantially short of the legal quorum. These findings are predicated on the active monitoring of 65 polling stations across Oral and its peripheral districts. This sample included 59 of the 138 stations situated within the city proper, representing a significant proportion of the total electoral sites. [89]
MAR. 16, 2026 — OSLO — The Norwegian Helsinki Committee has placed on record its grave reservations regarding both the procedural integrity of the constitutional drafting process and the substance of the proposed text: “In the view of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, the proposed constitution introduces provisions that risk limiting fundamental freedoms and human rights”. [90]
MAR. 16, 2026 — ALMATY — By order of the court, the custodial status of Mr Orazaly Yerzhanov has been varied to house arrest. Mr Yerzhanov had been remanded in custody for an initial period of two months pursuant to Article 150 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on suspicion of obstructing the exercise of electoral rights and the right to participate in a referendum. His initial detention, effected on 26 February, followed public advocacy for a “smart boycott” of the constitutional referendum and sustained criticism of the proposed legislative amendments. [91]
MAR. 16, 2026 — NORTH KAZAKHSTAN Region — The regional court has concluded an appellate hearing following a motion by the prosecution to vary the sentence imposed upon the civic activist Mt Nurbol Onerkhan. The prosecution sought to vacate the initial order of one year’s restricted liberty and a three-year prohibition on public engagement in favour of a term of custodial sentence. Whilst the appellate court elected to uphold the term of the original disposal, it moved to significantly widen the scope of the ancillary restrictions. In addition to the existing prohibitions, the court imposed a further three-year injunction strictly proscribing the dissemination of any material via the press or electronic media. This restriction is notably comprehensive in its application, encompassing not only original publications and commentary but also extending to the endorsement or redistribution of third-party content via social media platforms (including ‘reposts’ and ‘likes’). These proceedings follow Mr Onerkhan’s conviction under Article 405(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which pertains to his alleged participation in the activities of an organisation proscribed by judicial decree on the grounds of extremism or terrorism. [92]
MAR. 16, 2026 — KOKSHETAU — The regional court has, for a further time, set aside the discontinuance of criminal proceedings initiated under Article 146 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Torture). The allegations concern the conduct of officers at Correctional Colony No. 1 in Atbasar towards several detainees, including Mr Timur Danibayev. In quashing the previous decision to close the investigation, the court has remitted the matter for a fresh determination by the lower authorities. [93]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ASTANA — Approximately 200 employees of the state-owned municipal enterprise Elorda Eco System staged a collective representation at the organisation’s premises on Zhetygen Street. The workers sought an audience with senior management to formally demand a revision of wage structures and the reinstatement of performance-related bonuses. Following the intervention of law enforcement, several participants were detained and brought before the administrative court. Convictions were secured under Article 667(1) of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which pertains to the failure to comply with the lawful instructions of a law enforcement officer. The court has handed down the custodial disposals of ten days’ administrative detention for Messrs Koishibai Kamalov, Eric Dametov, Bekbolat Mukatov, and Yerzhan Amzin, whilst Messrs Nasredin Alibayev, Kaidar Iskakov, Qaster Abilashim, and Miram Tasqynbay received terms of five days. A further number of individuals remain in custody pending the resolution of administrative proceedings. [94]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ORAL — Asylum-seeker status has been granted to Mr Timur Turkov, a Russian national and minor, following his arrival in Kazakhstan. Mr Turkov sought refuge in the jurisdiction having fled the Russian Federation, where he had established a profile of vocal opposition to the Kremlin’s military rhetoric. Since his arrival in Kazakhstan, he has maintained this stance, articulating a sustained and public dissent against the ongoing conflict. [95]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ALMATY — The City Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by the journalist Mr Oleg Gusev against his conviction for the unlawful dissemination of personal data. In its judgment, the appellate court saw fit to uphold the original sentence imposed under Article 147(5) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The disposal remains a three-year term of imprisonment, suspended for a commensurate period, conjoined with a three-year prohibition on the exercise of Mr Gusev’s professional activities. [96]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Aiypkan Mukhamadiyev, a legal academic and practitioner, has initiated proceedings against the Central Referendum Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, seeking a mandatory order to compel the Commission to remedy an alleged failure to act. The claimant contends that between 12 February and 13 March 2026, there was a systematic failure by the relevant authorities to observe the statutory requirements governing referendum conduct. Specifically, it is alleged that state organs and officials, acting in their official capacity, engaged in a coordinated campaign to promote the draft Constitution; and state-controlled media outlets disseminated partisan materials in support of the proposed constitutional amendments, thereby compromising the requisite neutrality of the process. Mr Mukhamadiyev avers that such conduct constitutes a breach of the legal framework intended to ensure a fair and impartial deliberative environment for the electorate. [97]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ASTANA — Ms Yelena Shvetsova, Director of the Erkindik Kanaty foundation, has highlighted significant procedural irregularities observed during the polling process. According to Ms Shvetsova’s testimony, a discernible trend was documented across various polling stations whereby individuals were appended to supplementary electoral registers without the requisite verification of supporting documentation. Furthermore, it is submitted that such entries were frequently made without prior confirmation of whether the individuals concerned were properly assigned to the specific polling station in question. Ms Shvetsova noted that observers moved to bring these omissions to the attention of the relevant election commission members. [98]
MAR. 17, 2026 — KOSTANAY — The appellate court has upheld the first-instance judgment of 5 February 2026, affirming a financial penalty against LLP Tvoy Shans, the publishing entity responsible for the periodical Nasha Gazeta. The appellant was found liable under Article 120 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which regulates the conduct and dissemination of public opinion polling. The court summarily dismissed the appeal, confirming a fine of 129,750 tenges for purported breaches of the statutory conditions governing such activities. The gravamen of the state’s case rests upon a discrepancy between the polling data published by Nasha Gazeta and the official certified results of the referendum. It is understood that the administrative prosecution was initiated on the basis that the variance between the newspaper’s findings and the ultimate electoral outcome constituted a per se violation of the regulatory framework overseeing polling methodology and public reporting. [99]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ASTANA — Data compiled by the Legal Media Centre concerning the monitoring of media rights in the period immediately preceding and during the constitutional referendum indicates a series of significant interferences. The following incidents were formally recorded. Three journalists were reported to have been detained by law enforcement. On two occasions, media personnel were denied entry to polling stations; a further two instances involved the summary removal of journalists from such premises. Eight cases were identified involving the blocking or deletion of electronic accounts. Three instances of administrative fines being levied against media practitioners were documented. Four accounts of pressure exerted via telephonic communication were recorded. [100]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ORAL — The Kazakh media outlet Uralsk Week has been served with a formal notice of enforcement by Roskomnadzor (the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media of the Russian Federation). The communication demands the immediate excision of an editorial piece published on the outlet’s digital platform on 3 March 2026. The article in question reported on civilian casualties in Ukraine, asserting that: “The Russian army killed more than 75 peaceful civilians in Ukraine after Trump said that Putin wanted to end the war.” Reports from the editorial staff indicate that, following their non-compliance with the initial demand, secondary pressure is being exerted through hosting providers. [101]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ALMATY — The following data is extracted from the definitive report published by the public association Independent Observers regarding the conduct of the recent referendum. A total of 65 observers received formal accreditation for the purposes of the mission, with a deployment strategy of two observers per station across five designated polling locations. The mission reported a degree of attrition: ten observers were recorded as failing to attend their assigned stations, whilst a further eight individuals withdrew from polling premises for undisclosed reasons and subsequently ceased all communication with the association. On the basis of protocols retrieved from 42 polling stations, the mission recorded an aggregate registered electorate of 99,477, with 26,125 ballots cast (representing a turnout of 26.55%), of which 17,515 (66.87%) were in favour and 8,677 (33.13%) were against the proposal. Of particular note is the voter turnout within the city of Almaty; the reported figures indicate that participation failed to meet the 50 per cent statutory threshold required for the result to be considered valid under the relevant national legislation. [102]
MAR. 17, 2026 — AKTOBE — Mr Mussagali Dauylov, a witness with a visual impairment, drew attention to systemic failures regarding the provision of accessible voting materials. Mr Dauylov noted that the issuance of illegible templates was not an isolated occurrence confined to the Aktobe region, but rather a more pervasive issue. He observed: “The poor tactile definition of Braille characters is a matter of critical concern. Given that the Braille system relies upon the precise tactile recognition of six-dot cells, any distortion of a single constituent element within a voting template renders the text wholly unreliable. For a blind or partially sighted voter, such a lack of precision is fundamentally unacceptable.” [103]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ALMATY — In the aftermath of the referendum, significant concerns have been raised by visually impaired electors regarding the efficacy of the special voting arrangements provided. The principal grievance pertains to the technical inadequacy of the Braille voting templates, which are reported to have been effectively unreadable. Specific testimony provided by an elector, Ms Victoriya Obodorskaya, highlights several critical failures in the provision of accessible polling materials. The ballot papers were reportedly produced on glossy stock, which rendered the Braille embossing insufficiently raised and, consequently, illegible to the touch. It is reported that only a solitary template in the Kazakh language was available at the polling station, with no provision for Russian-language versions or sufficient duplicates to accommodate multiple electors. Ms Obodorskaya further alleges that she was subjected to inappropriate questioning by polling officials regarding her attendance without an escort. Furthermore, attempts were reportedly made by staff to intervene in the voting process by escorting her into the booth without her prior request or consent. [104]
MAR. 17, 2026 — KYZYLORDA — Civic activist Ms Gulnaz Serikbayeva, currently held in pre-trial remand, attempted suicide by hanging during the night of 18 March. Ms Serikbayeva is presently detained for a period of two months under Article 174(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which pertains to the alleged incitement of social, national, tribal, racial, class, or religious discord. The incident occurred within the confines of a pre-trial detention facility (SIZO). Preliminary reports indicate that the attempt may be attributable to the conditions of her confinement. Physical evidence of the incident, specifically ligature marks on the subject’s neck, was formally recorded. Following the intervention of a duty prosecutor, Ms Serikbayeva provided a formal written statement detailing the circumstances leading to the event. [105]
MAR. 17, 2026 — ALMATY — The following data sets out the landscape of political expression and the treatment of civic actors, including activists, members of the press, and digital influencers, during the period of sensitive political activity preceding the constitutional referendum held on 15 March 2026. On the basis of monitoring reports, a total of 16 individuals were subjected to administrative detention, whilst seven received financial penalties (fines) and 13 were served with formal warnings by law enforcement. Seven criminal investigations were initiated, resulting in four individuals being remanded in custody, while the remaining three were permitted to remain at liberty pending trial. Eleven instances were recorded involving the arbitrary blocking or deletion of social media accounts. Furthermore, one individual was designated within the register of «foreign agents.” Law enforcement and security services engaged in 11 temporary detentions. There were three recorded instances of obstruction of journalists, alongside two reports of sustained injuries during the arrest process and two reported provocations directed at accredited observers. One application for a single-person picket was formally refused by the authorities. [106]
MAR. 17, 2026 — AKTAU — The City Court No. 1 has commenced the hearing of the criminal prosecution against Mr Adilet Sagyndykuly, who stands charged under Article 274(4) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the dissemination of knowingly false information. During the preliminary stages of the hearing, an application by the defence to vary the defendant’s current custodial status to that of house arrest was refused by the presiding judge. Significant concerns have been raised regarding the procedural transparency of the trial. Independent observers were strictly prohibited from bringing mobile telecommunications equipment into the courtroom, a measure that arguably undermines the principle of open justice and restricts the ability of monitors to provide a contemporaneous account of the proceedings. Of particular gravity were the representations made by Mr Sagyndykuly during the hearing. The defendant testified that he had been subjected to sustained pressure whilst in pre-trial detention. He further alleged that he had been the victim of two separate physical assaults and asserted that unlawful physical force had been deployed against him by authorities. [107]
MAR. 18, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Asset Matayev, the Director General of the KazTAG news agency, has been detained by the authorities on suspicion of hooliganism. The arrest follows an incident which legal counsel for the subject characterises as a premeditated interference with his person. In a formal representation, Mr Matayev’s solicitor, Ms Rena Kerimova, stated that her client maintains he was the victim of a coordinated provocation. Ms Kerimova noted: «As Mr Matayev has informed me, a provocation was orchestrated against him by a group of individuals with whom he had no prior acquaintance.” [108]
MAR. 18, 2026 — ALMATY — The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan has confirmed the detention of the prominent civic activist Mr Sanzhar Bokayev. Mr Bokayev is currently the subject of a criminal investigation involving suspected contraventions of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically Article 340(3) (concerning the unlawful felling, destruction, or damaging of trees and shrubs) and Article 190(4) (pertaining to fraud committed on an especially large scale). The authorities allege that Mr Bokayev acted with the deliberate intent of disseminating false information and engineering a negative public consensus. The core of the prosecution’s case appears to rest upon the publication of video content via social media channels. It is asserted that these publications purported to document the illicit felling of timber within public parkland and the purported misappropriation of property from various construction sites. [109]
MAR. 18, 2026 — ALMATY — The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech, Adil Soz, has formally registered its grave concern following reports of a group assault perpetrated against Mr Asset Matayev, the Director General of the KazTAG news agency, in Almaty. Subsequent to the reported attack, Mr Matayev was detained by the authorities in connection with a criminal investigation into alleged «hooliganism». This development has prompted Adil Soz to issue an urgent representation to law enforcement agencies, exhaling them to ensure that the ongoing investigation is conducted with the requisite degrees of comprehensiveness, objectivity, and impartiality. [110]
MAR. 18, 2026 — ORAL — 687 «public assistants» have been incorporated within the regional police service. Whilst designated by the authorities as voluntary auxiliaries, these individuals are vested with specific statutory powers, notably including the lawful use of force. Civil society and human rights monitors have expressed concern regarding this development, contending that the measure effectively devolves executive law enforcement prerogatives to private citizens without the requisite oversight or professional training. This initiative follows the enactment of the Law “On the Prevention of Offences” (No. 245-VIII), which was signed into law by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on 30 December 2025. [111]
MAR. 18, 2026 — AKTOBE — The regional court has summarily dismissed an interlocutory appeal brought by Mr Mussagali Dauylov against a ruling of the Specialised Court of Aktobe, dated 8 January 2026. The underlying litigation concerns a challenge to the Ministry of Labour of the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding the lawfulness of its administrative acts, specifically those pertaining to the indexation of disability benefits. [112]
MAR. 18, 2026 — KYZYLORDA — Representations have been made to the probation service by Mr Yerlan Onlasynov, Deputy Director of the limited liability partnership Kyzylorda Tazalygy, concerning the conduct of Mr Kambar Zhussupov. Mr Zhussupov is currently serving a one-year suspended sentence following his conviction under Article 313(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a provision pertaining to the unlawful dissemination of material alleged to promote a cult of cruelty and violence. Mr Zhussupov has publicly characterised these administrative complaints as a coordinated attempt to exert extrajudicial pressure upon him in retaliation for his civic engagement. In a statement addressing the matter, he remarked: «I state this directly: this is pressure. Pressure for my words. For my publications — through threats, coercion and attempts to break me.” [113]
MAR. 19, 2026 — Washington, DC — In accordance with the latest findings published by Freedom House, Kazakhstan has been assigned an aggregate score of 23 out of 100, resulting in its formal classification as «Not Free”. The assessment highlights several systemic challenges to the democratic process, most notably the persistent restrictions placed upon the activities of opposition figures and civil society activists. Furthermore, the report notes a sustained pressure exerted upon independent journalism and observes that the electoral process remains heavily managed, thereby precluding the possibility of genuine political competition. [114] [115]
MAR. 19, 2026 — ALMATY — The journalist Ms Irina Petrushova has reported a further instance of digital interference concerning her professional output. Six of Ms Petrushova’s recent publications were summarily removed from her social media profiles, although the content has since been reinstated. According to Ms Petrushova, the takedown requests were initiated by an entity identified as AIPLEX SOFTWARE PVT LTD. The affected material reportedly included analytical posts regarding constitutional matters and reporting on the detention of Orazaly Yerzhanov. Ms Petrushova noted that this represents a recurring pattern of conduct, with the same complainant previously targeting similar content on Instagram. [116]
MAR. 19, 2026 — ALMATY — Criminal proceedings have been commenced before the Medeu District Court No. 2 against the community activist Ms Aizhan Mameshova. The defendant stands charged under Article 274(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an offence pertaining to the alleged dissemination of knowingly false information. The particulars of the indictment concern statements made by Ms Mameshova in relation to the state-run institution Zhanuya. It is understood that the prosecution was initiated following a formal complaint lodged by the institution’s director, purportedly seeking legal redress for the protection of honour, dignity, and professional reputation. [117]
MAR. 19, 2026 — ALMATY — Following the remand of Mr Sanzhar Bokayev into custody for a period of two months, footage emerged via Telegram channels depicting an individual at a police administrative facility alleging that he had been subjected to physical assault and strangulation by officers. The individual asserted that such measures were employed to coerce a statement designed to incriminate Mr Bokayev. In a subsequent recording, the same individual, identified as Mr Akhiddin Khamrakulov, retracted the earlier allegations, instead claiming that he had been personally retained by Mr Bokayev for the felling of timber and the removal of granite slabs. Mr Bokayev currently faces prosecution under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The indictment includes charges pursuant to Article 340(3), relating to the unlawful felling, destruction, or damaging of trees and shrubs, and Article 190(4), concerning fraud perpetrated on an especially large scale. [118]
MAR. 19, 2026 — TARTU — The particulars of the criminal proceedings initiated against Mr Yakov Vorontsov have been subject to rigorous independent scrutiny by the University of Tartu, Estonia. Mr Vorontsov is currently remanded in custody at Detention Facility No. 18, facing indictment under Articles 302 and 296 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, pertaining to the alleged management of premises for the consumption of controlled substances and the unlawful possession of narcotics without intent to supply. Evidence suggests a consensus within the international academic community that the charges brought by the Kazakh authorities are not grounded in bona fide criminal activity, but are rather an instrumentalisation of the legal system to suppress Mr Vorontsov’s legitimate exercise of his fundamental rights. It is submitted that the prosecution is directly ancillary to Mr Vorontsov’s public-facing advocacy. Specifically, the timing and nature of the indictment appear to be a retaliatory measure following his outspoken condemnation of the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine and his advocacy for the establishment of an autocephalous (independent) Orthodox Church within the jurisdiction of Kazakhstan. [119]
MAR. 19, 2026 — ALMATY — The criminal prosecution initiated against Mr Asset Matayev, the Director General of the KazTAG news agency, pursuant to Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (dissemination of knowingly false information), has been discontinued. Notwithstanding the discontinuance of the aforementioned proceedings, the indictment under Article 293(2) of the Criminal Code (hooliganism) remains active. Under this remaining charge, Mr Matayev has been remanded in custody for a period of two months. [120]
MAR. 19, 2026 — ALMATY — The Legal Media Centre has characterised current developments as a matter of significant alarm, noting that the detention of Mr Asset Matayev, the Director General of the KazTAG news agency, represents a grave concern for the protection of independent journalism. The Centre further reports that on the day of the referendum, further instances of state interference were recorded. According to the Centre’s findings, several journalists, namely Mr Zholdas Orysbai (Radio Azattyk, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty), Ms Aigerim Yeskendir (Informburo), and Ms Saniya Toiken, were apprehended by the authorities at the entrance to a polling station where the President was scheduled to cast his vote. The Legal Media Centre confirms that the aforementioned individuals were removed from the site and subsequently taken into police custody. The Centre views these actions as indicative of a broader pattern of restrictive measures directed against members of the press. [121]
MAR. 20, 2026 — ALMATY — Following proceedings initiated under Article 293(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr Asset Matayev, Director General of the KazTAG news agency, has been remanded in custody for a period of two months. The detention relates to an allegation of ‘hooliganism’ brought by the state authorities. In issuing the remand warrant, the court further directed that the relevant authorities ensure Mr Matayev is provided with all necessary medical assistance. The judicial order explicitly provides for hospitalisation should his clinical condition necessitate such measures during the period of his detention. [122]
MAR. 20, 2026 — ASTANA — The investigation, currently at the pre-trial stage, has been instituted following a formal complaint lodged in respect of journalist Ms Botagoz Omarova’s professional output. On the application of the investigative authorities, the competent judicial body has ordered that Ms Omarova be remanded to house arrest for a period of two months. It is noted that she currently occupies the procedural status of a «witness with the right to a defence”. The proceedings have been brought under Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which pertains to the dissemination of information known to be false. The gravamen of the state’s case appears to reside in Ms Omarova’s investigative reporting. Specifically, the inquiry centres upon her publications concerning the personnel engaged in the construction of a facility colloquially referred to as the «presidential horse stables”. [123]
MAR. 20, 2026 — AKMOLA Region — The Shortandy District Court has designated a date for the preliminary hearing in the criminal prosecution of Mr Amangeldy Dzhakhin, Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the Alga Kazakhstan party. Mr Dzhakhin stands indicted under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically Article 258(1), pertaining to the alleged financing of activities associated with terrorism or extremism, and article 405(2), pertaining to participation in the activities of an organisation proscribed by a final judicial order due to its involvement in extremist or terrorist operations. Representations made by the defendant’s associates suggest that the prosecution is politically motivated. It is contended that the evidentiary basis for these charges rests exclusively upon legitimate political engagement, namely internal party administrative discussions and the formal filing of notices to hold peaceful assemblies, all of which, it is reported, were subject to summary refusal by the relevant authorities. [124]
MAR. 20, 2026 — KARAGANDA — The Regional Court has granted in part a renewed application by way of interlocutory appeal filed by the detainee, Mr Anton Knyazev. This follows an earlier determination by the Abay District Court, dated 10 February 2026, which had summarily dismissed the applicant’s original submissions on the narrow procedural ground that the statutory limitation period had expired. Upon review, the appellate court found sufficient merit to depart from the lower court’s rigid interpretation of the procedural time-bar, thereby permitting the substantive elements of the appeal to proceed for further consideration. Mr Knyazev is currently serving a custodial sentence of four years’ imprisonment, pursuant to his conviction under Article 194(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, concerning the offence of extortion, and Article 190(1) of the same Code, concerning the offence of fraud. [125]
MAR. 20, 2026 — NEW YORK — Evidence submitted by the non-governmental organisation Equality Now underscores that sexual violence remains prevalent across institutional, domestic, and communal settings. It is further observed that women and girls living with disabilities are disproportionately exposed to a harrowing nexus of maltreatment. This includes, inter alia, systemic neglect, humiliation, and enforced concealment, abandonment, alongside more acute forms of harm such as sexual exploitation, forced child marriage, and extrajudicial ‘mercy killings.’ Moreover, the attention is drawn to grave instances of persecution involving allegations of ‘demonic possession,’ as well as the deliberate restrictions in basic sustenance and nutrition. [126] [127]
MAR. 21, 2026 — ASTANA — In a collective representation delivered via public broadcast, a group of prominent media practitioners, including Ms Dinara Satzhan and Ms Tamara Vaal, have petitioned the Executive to exercise its discretionary powers of oversight. A formal request has been made for the President to assume personal supervision of Botagoz Omarova’s case to ensure adherence to international human rights standards. On 20 March 2026, the journalist Ms Botagoz Omarova was summoned to the Department of Police in the capital for what was formally characterised as an «informal interview». Although Ms Omarova’s initial status was that of a witness, entitling her to certain procedural safeguards and legal representation, she was subsequently designated a suspect pursuant to Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is contended that Article 274 of the Criminal Code is being deployed disproportionately as a mechanism of administrative harassment against the press. The signatories seek a commitment to safeguard members of the media from the arbitrary application of criminal law, which serves to undermine the principle of freedom of expression. [128]
MAR. 21, 2026 — ALMATY — The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech, Adil Soz, has formally registered its profound concern regarding the detention of the journalist Ms Botagoz Omarova, who has been placed under house arrest for a period of two months pursuant to Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (concerning the dissemination of knowingly false information). Accordingly, the Foundation urges the competent authorities to discharge their obligations by ensuring that the ensuing investigation is conducted with the requisite degree of independence, objectivity, and utmost procedural rigour. Specifically, the investigation must be sufficiently comprehensive to encompass all exculpatory evidence. The Foundation maintains that the integrity of the judicial process is paramount in safeguarding the fundamental right to freedom of speech. [129]
MAR. 21, 2026 — AKMOLA Region — The civic activist Mr Marat Mussabayev was sentenced to 15 days’ administrative detention pursuant to Article 488, paragraph 6 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conviction arises from Mr Mussabayev’s participation, on 7 April 2025, in an unauthorised public assembly conducted outside Detention Facility No. 4 in Stepnogorsk. The demonstration was held as an overt expression of support for the imprisoned activist Mr Marat Zhylanbayev. [130]
MAR. 22, 2026 — ALMATY — The specialised court has further extended the term of house arrest for Mr Amir Kassenov, Editor-in-Chief of the KazTAG News Agency, until 25 April 2026. Mr Kassenov remains subject to these restrictive measures pursuant to Article 274(3) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, under which he faces allegations of disseminating knowingly false information. The criminal proceedings were initiated following a formal complaint lodged by Freedom Finance, an entity controlled by Mr Timur Turlov. Mr Kassenov was designated as a suspect in connection with a series of editorial publications which drew upon testimony from individuals alleging fraudulent conduct by the company’s executive management. [131]
MAR. 22, 2026 — ASTANA — Following a formal representation to the President by leading media stakeholders, the Minister of Culture and Information, Ms Aida Balayeva, issued a statement concerning the detention of the journalist Ms Botagoz Omarova. Ms Omarova is held under Article 274 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, relating to the dissemination of «knowingly false information.” In addressing the matter, the Minister underscored the necessity of procedural propriety, stating: “In this regard, it is imperative to emphasise that, in matters of this nature, the adoption of premature interpretations or the drawing of unsubstantiated conclusions is inappropriate. Furthermore, attempts to provide definitive assessments prior to the exhaustion of all legally prescribed procedures must be resisted. Of particular importance is the avoidance of any public commentary which might serve to distort the factual basis of the case or lead to the unwarranted disparagement of parties involved in the proceedings.” [132]
MAR. 23, 2026 — PETROPAVL — In the criminal proceedings brought against Mr Vitaliy Svetov, a former senior executive of Freedom Finance, the court has dismissed an application seeking to curtail the reporting rights of the KazTAG news agency. The underlying case concerns a series of alleged fraudulent activities purportedly committed during Mr Svetov’s tenure. Counsel for Freedom Finance submitted an application for an order to prohibit the agency from further covering the trial. The application specifically cited a report headlined «Turlov’s name mentioned in a high-profile trial concerning fraud against depositors.» The claimants contended that such coverage warranted judicial intervention to restrict the agency’s output; however, the court refused the application in its entirety. [133]
MAR. 24, 2026 — KOSTANAY — Representations were made to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev by Mr Zhumagazi Sarsenbayev, seeking executive intervention in the case of his son, the social media influencer Mr Mirshat Sarsenbayev. In his capacity as the self-described guarantor of the Constitution, the President was urged to address alleged procedural irregularities regarding the right to a fair trial. Mr Sarsenbayev is currently remanded in custody facing charges under Article 194(4)(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (extortion on an especially large scale). However, grave concerns have been raised regarding denial of legal representation and freedom of expression. It is asserted that despite repeated requests, Mr Sarsenbayev was denied access to legal counsel, constituting a significant breach of the right to a defence. The family maintains that the prosecution is politically motivated, specifically linked to Mr Sarsenbayev’s civic activism. Prior to his detention, Mr Sarsenbayev had published investigative footage concerning the disposal of livestock at the Karabalyk poultry farm. [134]
MAR. 25, 2026 — KARAGANDA Region — A formal representation has been submitted to the Prosecutor General by Ms Galina Russkikh, acting on behalf of the residents of Shakhan. The submission expresses grave concern regarding the sustained use of a recently refurbished thoroughfare by heavy goods vehicles. These vehicles, engaged in the transport of aggregate from a local quarry, are reportedly causing significant structural deterioration to the highway. The residents seek a review of the regulatory oversight governing haulage routes in the vicinity to prevent further damage to public infrastructure. [135]
MAR. 26, 2026 — ASTANA — The Instagram account of Radio Azattyk, the Kazakh service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), was suspended. According to statements issued by the platform’s administration, the measures were taken following purported violations of community guidelines concerning intellectual property rights. [136]
MAR. 28, 2026 — ALMATY — It was observed that AIRAN, YouTube-based channel, remained inactive for a period of approximately fourteen days. According to a statement issued by the Editor-in-Chief of AiranMedia, Mr Dauren Merekeyev, the outlet is currently navigating a period of «temporary challenges.» [137]
MAR. 29, 2026 — TALDYKORGAN — Mr Vadim Druzin, a prominent advocate for disability rights and Chairperson of the non-governmental organisation Elstar has highlighted a systemic failure by the competent local authorities to discharge their statutory duties regarding the provision of an accessible environment for persons with disabilities. Evidence identifies significant barriers to entry at the Daulet shopping centre, where the failure of the relevant authorities to ensure compliant infrastructure has effectively precluded access for individuals with reduced mobility. It is understood that this site serves as a focal point for a broader grievance; despite protracted representations made over a period of eight years, the affected community continues to seek the effective enforcement of the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan pertaining to disability rights. [138]
MAR. 29, 2026 — ASTANA — Contact with Ms Oksana Grinchuk, a legal practitioner who had travelled to the region to provide legal representation to employees of KazMunayGas, was lost, precipitating a period of significant concern. The workers in question are currently challenging a series of large-scale redundancies. During the ensuing twenty-four hours, official statements were issued suggesting that Ms Grinchuk may have been the victim of an abduction. Ms Grinchuk has since re-established contact. In providing an account of the hiatus in communication, she characterised her actions as a necessary and singular recourse for her own self-preservation. [139]
MAR. 30, 2026 — ASTANA — Poet Tanakoz Tolkynkyzy was required to attend a police department in the Saraishyq district following a formal complaint lodged via the ‘eGov’ digital platform. It is understood that the complaint, initiated by a private individual, relates to a Facebook post authored by Ms Tolkynkyzy on 7 March, entitled ‘Kazakhstan will not be able to preserve its independence’. In a public statement regarding the matter, Ms Tolkynkyzy expressed grave concern over the shrinking space for civil society, asserting that Kazakhstan must not be permitted to devolve into an institutional «prison» where the right to freedom of expression is extinguished. [140]
MAR. 30, 2026 — ALMATY — The appellate court has upheld an interlocutory appeal lodged by Mr Asset Matayev, Director General of the KazTAG news agency, resulting in the variation of his custodial conditions. Mr Matayev, who had previously been remanded in custody for a period of two months, has seen this measure substituted for a term of house arrest. The underlying criminal proceedings are brought pursuant to Article 293(2) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hooliganism). The charges arise from an incident in Almaty involving a verbal altercation which, it is alleged, subsequently escalated into a physical confrontation. [141]
MAR. 30, 2026 — ASTANA — The court dismissed the civil claim brought by Mr Vitaliy Shevchenko against Mr Yedel Zhanbyrshin, a deputy of the Mazhilis (lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan). The claimant sought a judicial declaration that certain statements published by Mr Zhanbyrshin on the social network Facebook, made within the context of a public discourse on the rights of LGBTQIA+ persons in Kazakhstan, were defamatory and offensive. Mr Shevchenko further sought a mandatory injunction to compel a public apology. The court dismissed the claim in its entirety, finding that the impugned statements constituted a «value judgment”. [142]
MAR. 30, 2026 — ALMATY — The independent media outlet, AIRAN MEDIA, announced the cessation of operations. In a formal clarification issued following the closure, the Editor-in-Chief, Mr Dauren Merekeyev, confirmed that the decision was reached by mutual agreement with the co-founder, Ms Marzhan Yelshibayeva. Mr Merekeyev further stated that the editorial board had not been subject to any external pressure or interference from either the executive authorities or law enforcement agencies. [143]
MAR. 30, 2026 — ALMATY — Roskomnadzor (the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media) issued a formal directive against the editorial offices of the news outlet Ostorozhno, Novosti. The intervention concerns a social media post which reproduced findings from a Forbes article, dated 19 March 2026, entitled ‘Bypassing the server: it is becoming harder for Roskomnadzor to block internet resources’. The original reportage suggested that the traffic filtering infrastructure overseen by the Russian regulator was increasingly prone to congestion and proved ineffective in enforcing the state’s digital censorship measures. In its notice of hardware non-compliance, the federal executive body alleged that the publication contained material “aimed at destabilising the social and political situation in the Russian Federation.” The editorial board was served with a mandatory takedown notice, requiring the removal of the content within a 24-hour period. Roskomnadzor further indicated that it would move to restrict access to the entire information resource should the outlet fail to comply with the directive. [144]
MAR. 31, 2026 — ALMATY — A press conference was convened in support of the prominent civic activist and entrepreneur, Mr Sanzhar Bokayev, and the videographer, Mr Ulan Nussipkozha. Both individuals are currently subject to a two-month period of pre-trial detention at a facility under the jurisdiction of the National Security Committee. The detainees are facing charges pursuant to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically Article 340(3), relating to the unlawful felling, destruction, or damaging of trees and shrubs, and Article 190(4), pertaining to fraud committed on an especially large scale. The briefing featured contributions from the environmentalist and artist Ms Saltanat Tashimova, the civic activist Mr Alnur Ilyashev, and representatives of the ‘No to the Recycling Fee!’ movement, Messrs Vladimir Kim and Berik Zairov. The speakers collectively characterised the investigation as “politically motivated”, asserting that the criminal proceedings are being deployed as a mechanism to suppress the detainees’ legitimate public interest activities. [145]
MAR. 31, 2026 — SEMEY — The investigating court has ordered the remand in custody of the civic activist, Mr Nurzhan Sembayev, with the period of detention set to expire on 2 May 2026. Mr Sembayev faces prosecution under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically Article 405(2), relating to the participation in the activities of an organisation following its designation as extremist or terrorist, and Article 258(1), pertaining to the provision of financial support to terrorist or extremist entities. There are substantive concerns that these proceedings are politically motivated. [146]
MAR. 31, 2026 — ALMATY — Mr Adiletkhan Moldakhan, a legal practitioner and prominent commentator who maintains a digital audience exceeding one million followers, was apprehended by law enforcement gallantry and subsequently remanded to a temporary holding facility. It is understood that the authorities have categorised Mr Moldakhan as a formal suspect under provisions relating to the dissemination of knowingly false information. This development follows closely upon his public reporting of a fatal road traffic collision on Al-Farabi Avenue, Almaty, which resulted in three fatalities. In the twenty-four hours prior to his detention, Mr Moldakhan utilised his social media platforms to provide a detailed account of the aforementioned incident. Crucially, his reporting contained allegations suggesting that members of the police service were complicit in the organisation of an illegal «night-time race,» which purportedly served as the catalyst for the fatal collision. [147]
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