Astana, Kazakhstan, Feb 12, 2026 (AFP) - Kazakhstan sets constitutional referendum to foster succession, restrict free speech

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2026-02-12

Kazakhstan will hold a constitutional referendum on March 15, the state newspaper announced on Thursday, with the measure to further restrict freedom of expression if passed. Since coming to power in 2019, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has faced no opponents and boosted his personal control over the Central Asian state, an ally of Russia which also fosters warm ties with China. But Tokayev pledged to reform the political system in the wake of d......

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