Kazakhstan's Internet Shutdown Legality Questioned Amid Constitutional Court Rulings

The legality of internet shutdowns, experienced by Kazakhstan in January 2022, was discussed at the Qazaqstan IGF-2026 forum. A lawsuit challenging the shutdown faced a legal deadlock, as operators cited government orders. Laws on emergency situations and communications allow national security bodies to disconnect the internet without a court order. The Constitutional Court's role in these rulings is under scrutiny.

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