Author: itekushev
Pluralistic Approaches toward Peacebuilding in the Caucasus
Prague, 14 September, Caucasus Times. The Caucasus has emerged as one of the most important regions for peace and security
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Public activists and freedom of speech in the North Caucasus
Prague. 13 November, Caucasus Times. The last several years of digital and online social activity in the North Caucasus gave
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“Open dialogue” is suspected of affiliations with Russian intelligence
Prague. 16 June. On May 22, 2019, EU Today posted the story entitled “Open Dialogue” Human Rights NGO suspected of
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The case of Kazakh oligarch Ablyazov was brought to court in Russia
Prague. 16 June. The Prosecutor General’s Office approved the indictment on the criminal case against Mukhtar Ablyazov, a former chairman
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Uighurs quarreled Turkey and China
After the failed coup in 2016, more than 77,000 people were arrested in Turkey. In most cases, without evidence of guilt. In addition, 150,000 civil and military servants groundlessly lost their jobs.
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Kazakhstan: two years on the UN Security Council
Prague, 14 March, Caucasus Times. Kazakhstan’s non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council has come to the end. It is
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Astana hosted a collective prayer for peace
Prague, 22 December, Caucasus Times. A simultaneous prayer for peace in the whole world was uttered by representatives of different
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A billion-dollar question: Canada wants Kazakhstan to settle its Soviet-time debt
Prague, June 30, Caucasus Times. Those of us in the legal profession are no strangers to courtroom drama. However, every
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20th Anniversary of the Capital of Kazakhstan
Prague, 6 June, Caucasus Times. This year the citizens of Kazakhstan will celebrate 20th anniversary of their country’s capital city.
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Circassians in Iran
Many thousands of Caucasians, Georgians, Armenians, and Circassians who were transplanted to Persia by Shah ʿAbbās I (1588-1629) were peasants,
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Kyrgyzstan: The departure of freedoms
Prague, 16 November, Caucasus Times. Widespread arrests, persecution and lawsuits against independent journalists and opposition leaders on the one hand
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Kyrgyzstan elections, the strongman has spoken
Last Sunday on October 15th, Kyrgyzstan held its presidential election which swept Sooronbay Jeenbekov, nominee from the incumbent
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Public Opinion Poll in the North Caucasus 2017
Public Opinion Poll in the North Caucasus 2017 During May-June 2017 Prague information agency Medium Orient carried out its
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The North Caucasus between Corruption and Arbitrariness
Prague, 2 October, Caucasus Times. Increased social tensions in the North Caucasus caused by a wind range of issues
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ELECTION WITHOUT A CHOICE
PRAGUE, 2 October. Recent presidential election in Kyrgyzstan had every chance to make history as the first competitive and
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EXPO 2017 in Kazakhstan draws some 30,000 visitors daily
PRAGUE. 8 August, Caucasus Times. International Special Exhibition in Kazakhstan opened its doors from June 10 until September 10. This
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Viktor Khrapunov: Following the Money Trail
PRAGUE, 13 May, Caucasus Times. Civil lawsuit against Viktor Khrapunov, Kazakh oligarch on the run who is accused of large-scale
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From Jail to Opposition Hero
PRAGUE, 1 May, Caucasus Times. With the launch of the trial in absentia on BTA bank funds embezzlement, the key
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North Caucasus in 2017: Protests in the light of the decline of authority’s reputation
Prague, April 11.Caucasus Times. Conflict potential in the North Caucasus continues to be very significant. Considering the increase of
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