Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
Kazakhstan’s new pro-government Adilet party won over 71 percent in parliamentary elections, with four other blocs entering parliament.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:21 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:21 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - AP News”
Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - AP News
Key points
- Polls opened as Kazakhstan conducts its first single-chamber Kurultai election.
- Analysts expect the ruling Adilet party to win an overwhelming majority.
- Constitutional changes allow the president to appoint key officials with approval.
- Inflation at 10.2% in February fuels public discontent and unrest concerns.
- Independent journalists report intensified repression and prosecutions ahead of the vote.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election”
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Kazakhstan’s new pro-government Adilet party won over 71 percent in parliamentary elections, with four other blocs entering parliament.