Astana and Bishkek Suppress Analysts, Losing Touch with Reality

Authorities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are increasingly suppressing independent analysts, mirroring tactics used against independent media. This includes digital censorship, criminal cases, and personal blackmail. This crackdown, particularly evident in the post-Kantar period in Kazakhstan, risks alienating experts and leading to social unrest.

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