Accessibility links

Breaking News

Kazakhs Continue Land Confiscation Protest In Astana


Several women and their children are demonstrating for a third day against the confiscation of their property by the Kazakh government.

The protesters have been in front of the government building in Astana since July 23, demanding to meet with presidential office chief Nurlan Nyghmatulin.

The women say they want proper compensation for their property on the outskirts of Astana that was confiscated by the government for "state necessity."

They say land is often confiscated from people and used to build private homes for government officials or businessmen.

Little or no compensation is paid to the land owners during the confiscation.

The protesters say they will continue protesting until they get a chance to meet Nyghmatulin.

  • 16x9 Image

    RFE/RL's Kazakh Service

    RFE/RL's Kazakh Service offers informed and accurate reporting in the Kazakh and Russian languages about issues that matter in Kazakhstan, while providing a dynamic platform for audience engagement and the free exchange of news and ideas.

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

XS
SM
MD
LG