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Arman Kyrykbayev has been appointed Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan. His candidacy had previously been approved by the Kurultai Committee on Social and Cultural Development.

The Elmedia editorial team has reported a new wave of Instagram post removals following copyright infringement complaints.

Journalist Zhanna Baitelova has reported that Facebook has removed several of her posts following copyright complaints, putting her account at risk of being blocked. In her blog, Baitelova regularly writes about pressure on independent media and journalists, as well as other issues of public interest.

We call on members of parliament not to turn security rules into a tool for restricting journalistic activity

The Legal Media Center Public Foundation, the Adil Soz Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech, the MediaNet International Center for Journalism, and the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law express concern over changes to the procedures governing journalists’ work in the building of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adil Soz” has appealed to the Ministry of Culture and Information, asking it to protect the rights of Karaganda journalist Murat Nurgalimov, who was held administratively liable following a conflict with a police officer.

Kazakhstani journalist Dinara Yegeubayeva has reported that the investigation into a traffic accident involving her has been dragging on for an extended period, which she believes may be connected to her professional activities.