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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. It is located in Central Asia.

Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world. A former Soviet republic, it gained independence in 1991. The capital moved from its largest city, Almaty, to Astana in 1997. It was renamed Nur-Sultan in 2019. The country is home to the Kazakh people. Kazakhstan is the economically dominant country in Central Asia, with vast mineral, oil and gas resources. Here is a collection of all of DW’s content on Kazakhstan.

Benjamin Rich: British YouTuber denies reports of being arrested in Kazakhstan

Benjamin Rich: British YouTuber denies reports of being arrested in Kazakhstan 08.05.2022

Benjamin Rich, a British national known for his YouTube travel blog, shot back at Russia's claim that he was arrested at the Baikonur Cosmodrome spaceport. Rich said he was only questioned for a few hours by authorities.
DW exclusive: Nazarbayev family owns German luxury real estate

DW exclusive: Nazarbayev family owns German luxury real estate 14.02.2022

A DW investigation has found that family members of former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev have been buying up high-class real estate in Germany for years.
An uneasy calm as Kazakhstan returns to normalcy

An uneasy calm as Kazakhstan returns to normalcy 23.01.2022

After the violent unrest of early January, calm has returned to Kazakhstan. Many people, however, have complained of excesses during the state of emergency — including illegal arrests and searches.
Former Kazakh dictator Nursultan Nazarbayev denies he fled amid unrest

Former Kazakh dictator Nursultan Nazarbayev denies he fled amid unrest 18.01.2022

The "Leader of the Nation" released a video on Tuesday, his first appearance since violent clashes threw the country into chaos. Nursultan Nazarbayev denied rumors he fled as well as those of strife with his successor.
Russian troops return after deployment in Kazakhstan

Russian troops return after deployment in Kazakhstan 15.01.2022

Forces sent to help quell an outbreak of violence in Kazakhstan have returned to Russia. A Moscow-led alliance of six former Soviet states were sent after a request from the Kazakh president.
Russia-led troops start withdrawing from Kazakhstan

Russia-led troops start withdrawing from Kazakhstan 13.01.2022

Peacekeeping troops deployed under a Moscow-led regional military alliance have begun pulling back from Kazakhstan, officials said. They were deployed amid anti-government protests that left scores of people dead.
Kazakhstan: Russia-led troops to start leaving in 2 days

Kazakhstan: Russia-led troops to start leaving in 2 days 11.01.2022

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the pullout as a whole would take less than two weeks. He also voiced rare criticism of the country's former leader Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan: Putin says Russia will not allow revolutions

Kazakhstan: Putin says Russia will not allow revolutions 10.01.2022

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claims Islamists had sought to launch a coup under the guise of protest. The country had been targeted by "international terrorism," according to Vladimir Putin.
Inequality, corruption led to Kazakhstan unrest

Inequality, corruption led to Kazakhstan unrest 10.01.2022

Protesters in Kazhakstan are hoping for more equality and higher living standards in a country rich in natural resources and business opportunities.
Unstable Kazakhstan could push up uranium, oil prices

Unstable Kazakhstan could push up uranium, oil prices 10.01.2022

The central Asian country is the world's biggest uranium exporter and is among the top oil and coal producers. The resource-rich state has seen some of the biggest public protests in years, unnerving energy markets.
Protests plunge Kazakhstan into crisis

Protests plunge Kazakhstan into crisis 10.01.2022

Protests im Kazakhstan continue to plunge the former Soviet republic into a deepening crisis. Kazakhstan's position as a key transit country for goods and source of raw materials makes it a geopolitical flashpoint.
Thousands detained after Kazakhstan unrest

Thousands detained after Kazakhstan unrest 09.01.2022

Almost 8,000 people have been arrested after a wave of protests that triggered a political crisis in Kazakhstan. The violence has claimed 164 lives, according to the latest government figures.
Amid Kazakhstan unrest, Almaty residents seek bread and information

Amid Kazakhstan unrest, Almaty residents seek bread and information 08.01.2022

After days of violent anti-government protests, the situation in Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, appears to have stabilized. DW spoke with residents who are now wondering what's next.
Kazakhstan arrests ex-intelligence agency chief for treason

Kazakhstan arrests ex-intelligence agency chief for treason 08.01.2022

Security forces appear to have quelled massive riots in Kazakhstan, although the political situation remains volatile. Karim Masimov, a close ally of former president Nursultan Nazarbayev, has been arrested for treason.

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Kazakhstan protests: A nightmare or an opportunity for Russia?

Kazakhstan protests: A nightmare or an opportunity for Russia? 07.01.2022

Russia is sending troops to Kazakhstan to support the government, which has been facing days of angry protests. For Moscow, there is more at stake than cementing its influence in a neighboring country shaken by unrest.
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