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flag Kazakh authorities arrested a journalist, raided her newsroom, and silenced critical reporting on military deaths, sparking global concern over press freedom.

flag In December 2025, Kazakh authorities intensified repression against independent journalism, raiding the Almaty office of Orda.kz, detaining editor-in-chief Gulnara Bazhkenova, and placing her under two months of house arrest on false information charges. flag Police seized documents, equipment, and staff funds, denied lawyers access, and conducted unauthorized searches. flag The outlet’s website was hit by a cyberattack, and journalists faced detention, threats, and online harassment after releasing a documentary on 270 conscript soldier deaths. flag Multiple independent voices reported sudden social media account removals on Facebook and Instagram, with human rights groups condemning the crackdown as a serious threat to press freedom and digital rights despite Kazakhstan’s international commitments.

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