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Kazakhstan jails 19 activists in unprecedented crackdown on Xinjiang protests

A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijing´s crackdown in China´s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what experts and advocates said was the largest move yet by the Kazakh government to silence criticism at Beijing´s behest.

16 Apr 2026-13:36
April 15: A national day of love and heritage in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan celebrates the Day of Lovers on April 15, known as Kozy Korpesh – Bayan Sulu Day, in honor of one of the country’s most iconic love epics.

15 Apr 2026-13:45
Aisulu Rakhmet: Ground war in Iran unlikely - INTERVIEW

Iran is unlikely to pursue full escalation but may opt for a controlled expansion of the conflict, targeting energy infrastructure to shift it into the economic sphere. A full-scale invasion remains improbable given Iran’s capabilities and terrain. However, prolonged tensions risk destabilising the South Caucasus, potentially triggering security challenges, placing strain on infrastructure, and leading to refugee flows.

30 Mar 2026-00:10
Rasul Kospanov: “The Middle Corridor will shape the future of the entire Eurasian continent” - INTERVIEW

The tragedy of the AZAL plane crash became a defining moment for Kazakh–Azerbaijani relations, testing solidarity beyond the bounds of formal diplomacy. Kazakhstan’s swift response, involving emergency, medical and security institutions, demonstrated a partnership in action. The support extended to Azerbaijan during the crisis underscored that relations between Astana and Baku rest not only on economic or strategic interests, but also on trust, shared responsibility and a deep sense of brotherhood between the two nations.

22 Jan 2026-09:40
Astana and Baku are pillars of a new Eurasian architecture - Kazakh expert on Aliyev’s visit

The recent state visit to Kazakhstan by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev marked a new milestone in the strategic partnership between the two Turkic nations. Going far beyond official protocol, the visit underscored the growing depth, maturity, and strategic foresight shaping relations between Baku and Astana.

23 Oct 2025-09:01
Kazakh media hail Aliyev visit as sign of deepening Turkic alliance

Kazakh media have extensively covered Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to Astana, underscoring the reliable partnership and fraternal ties between the two nations.

22 Oct 2025-19:50
New adviser appointed to Kazakh President

The President of Kazakhstan has issued a decree appointing Bakhytzhan Sapiyev as an Adviser to the President and relieving him of his prior position.

25 Sep 2025-18:52
Kazakh President to visit China for SCO summit and bilateral talks

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit China from August 30 to September 3 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, the Akorda press service reported.

26 Aug 2025-13:58
Kazakh president voices support for China's global AI cooperation initiative

11 Aug 2025-22:56
Galkynysh gas field opens new chapter in Turkmen–Kazakh relations

Editor's note: Teymur Atayev is an Azerbaijani publicist, historian, political scientist, and host of the program "Aspects of Foreign Affairs" on the Azerbaijani CBC TV channel (broadcasts in Russian). The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.az.

07 Aug 2025-10:20