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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. It is located in Central Asia.
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Turkmenistan: Autocrat president's son claims landslide win
The son of Turkmenistan's autocrat leader Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov won the presidential elections by a wide margin.
Why are Kazakhs buying up luxury real estate in Germany?
Family members of the former Kazakh president have been buying high-class German real estate for years. DW investigates.
Guards trade fire along Tajik-Kyrgyz border
The violence follows clashes at the border which left dozens dead last year.
An uneasy calm in Kazakhstan
Many Kazakhs have complained of excesses during the state of emergency — including illegal arrests and searches.
Former Kazakh dictator denies he fled, reiterates retirement
The "Leader of the Nation" released a video, his first appearance since violent clashes paralyzed the country.
Russian troops return after deployment in Kazakhstan
Forces sent to help quell an outbreak of violence in Kazakhstan have returned to Russia .
Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan: Putin’s backyard?
Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan. How successful is Russia’s Military Diplomacy?
Russia-led troops start withdrawing from Kazakhstan
Troops deployed under a Moscow-led regional military alliance have started withdrawing from Kazakhstan, officials said.
Russia-led troops to start leaving Kazakhstan in 2 days
The Kazakh president said the Russian pullout was imminent and voiced rare criticism of the country's former leader.
Kazakhstan: Putin says Russia will not allow revolutions
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claims Islamists had sought to launch a coup under the guise of protest.
Inequality, corruption led to Kazakhstan unrest
Protesters in Kazhakstan are hoping for higher living standards in a country rich in natural resources.
Unstable Kazakhstan a big risk for energy markets
The central Asian country is the world's biggest uranium exporter and ranks among the largest oil and coal producers.
Thousands detained after Kazakhstan unrest
Almost 8,000 people have been arrested after deadly protests gripped Kazakhstan and prompted a political crisis.
Amid unrest, Kazakhs seek bread and information
The situation in Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, appears to have stabilized. Residents are now wondering what's next.
Turkmenistan wants to close 'Gates of Hell'
Turkmenistan's president wants to close a natural gas crater that has burned for decades, a popular tourist attraction.
Kazakhstan arrests ex-intelligence chief for treason
Security forces appear to have quelled massive riots in Kazakhstan, although the political situation remains volatile.
Kazakhstan protests: Boon or bane for Putin?
Russia is sending troops to help quell massive protests in Kazakhstan. For Moscow, there’s a lot a stake.
Kazakh president orders use of force against protesters
The president vowed to destroy "armed bandits," and thanked Russia for sending troops to quell the unrest.
Kazakhstan unrest curtails Moscow's aggression
Andrey Gurkov
The crisis in Kazakhstan makes a Russian military operation in Ukraine less likely.
World urges peaceful resolution to Kazakh crisis
Energy-rich Kazakhstan is facing its largest protests in a decade as world leaders call for calm.
In pictures: Kazakhstan protests escalate
Amid growing unrest, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has asked a Russia-led military alliance for help.
Deadly clashes in Almaty protests
Dozens of demonstrators have been reportedly killed as they marched on the city's main square and municipal buildings.
Kazakhstan: What's behind the unrest?
Kazakhstan is experiencing the heaviest unrest in its history. What is happening in the ex-Soviet state?
Kazakhstan president confirms takeover of Almaty airport
President Tokayev has taken control of the security council while protesters reportedly have seized Almaty airport.
Kazakhstan government resigns following protests
The announcement came hours after the government declared a two-week state of emergency following protests.
Comeback kids: Saiga antelope
Conservation has helped the threatened saiga antelope make a recovery on Kazakhstan's steppes.
Several killed in blasts at Kazakh arms depot
A blaze triggered explosions at an ammunition depot in the south of the country. Nine people were killed and 90 hurt.
Kazakhstan's folk remedy gets COVID boost
The production of mare milk has become a profitable business during the pandemic in Kazakhstan.
Football in Central Asia showing progress
With Tajikistan pushing Uzbekistan to become the region's leading power, the future is looking bright.
Power struggle in the Hindu Kush
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Iran, China sign 'strategic' deal in Tehran
The deal appears to be part of Beijing's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative across Central Asia.
Dozens detained at Kazakh opposition rallies
In Almaty, around 50 opposition supporters, angry at perceived political repression, have been arrested.
Kazakhstan abolishes death penalty
Convicts sentenced to death have been granted a reprieve by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Kyrgyzstan's parliament taps new prime minister
Nationalist Sadyr Zhaparov has secured enough votes in Kyrgyzstan's parliament to become the country's new premier.
Tajikistan strongman Rakhmon wins election
Emomali Rakhmon will soon enter his third decade of rule after winning more than 90% of the vote in Tajikistan.
Kyrgyzstan PM Kubatbek Boronov resigns, reports claim
Prime Minister Kubatbek Boronov is reported to have stepped down from the top job.
Kazakhstan pneumonia likely to be coronavirus: WHO
Testing issues for COVID-19 could explain the unknown pneumonia in the former Soviet republic, according to the WHO.
Chinese report of 'more lethal' pneumonia dismissed
China's embassy in Kazakhstan said there had been a significant spike in cases of a deadly pneumonia since mid-June.
Ethnic German late repatriates left in limbo
Dozens of families of ethnic Germans from post-Soviet countries can't travel to Germany due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Don't ignore other diseases during COVID-19
In times of corona, the fight against classic diseases, like measles, TB, HIV and malaria, risks falling behind.
Azerbaijan: Ruling party leads amid voting violation claims
Polls have closed in Azerbaijan in snap elections called in the name of political reform.
'Brawl' in Kazakhstan leaves several dead
The fighting broke out in towns with a significant Dungan population, a Muslim minority group of Chinese ethnic origin.
Pompeo pushes against China's influence
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blasted China over its treatment of Uighur Muslims, Kazakhs and other minorities.
Bek Air says crash could have been caused by wake turbulence
The Kazakh airline says that the plane could have taken off too soon.
Plane with nearly 100 people on board crashes
A plane carrying 98 passengers and crew has crashed near Almaty in southeastern Kazakhstan.
Just imagine it
A new study shows you can "imagine" your way toward liking a place more than you do right now.
Tajikistan targets families of political activists
From surveillance to threats, Tajik authorities are making life difficult for the families of political activists.
Kazakhstan rewrites its alphabet to shed its Soviet past
In a push to modernize, Kazakhstan has given itself seven years to transition from the Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet.
Kazakhstan munitions depot blows up
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated after a military depot blew up in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan elects new leader amid protest
Nursultan Nazarbayev's designated successor has won the presidency in a vote overshadowed by mass arrests.
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