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On March 12–13, 2025, several journalists faced a new method of orchestrated phone attacks that disrupted their ability to carry out their professional duties. Their phone numbers were published in fraudulent advertisements on the OLX.kz . The perpetrators posted fake listings for kittens, puppies, or electronic devices at unusually low prices, leading to a flood of calls to the journalists' phones.

The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech Adil Soz expresses serious concern over the attack on Ulysmedia.kz journalist Aisha Kutubaeva, which took place on 30 January 2025 inside the Interdistrict Criminal Court of Astana.
 

The Astana City Court has dismissed the appeal of nine journalists challenging the provisions of the order by the Ministry of Culture and Information (MCI) that approved the "Model Rules for Accreditation of Journalists". The journalists argue that this regulatory act violates their constitutional rights to freedom of speech and dissemination of information.

The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech "Adil Soz," with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan, held a workshop titled "Transparency of the Judicial System: Public Speaking Skills and Media Engagement" for judges and judicial system employees from across Kazakhstan.

On 10 December 2024, the International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech "Adil Soz," in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan, organised a workshop for press service representatives of state bodies in Astana. The event was part of the project "Legal Support and Enhancing Legal Knowledge for Journalists and Bloggers."