A group of nongovernmental organizations have urged Kazakh authorities to cancel legislation that allows the government to block or slow access to the Internet. Nongovernmental organizations, including MediaNet International Journalism Center, Legal Media Center, Civil Expertise, Erkindik Kanaty, Eurasian Digital Foundation, Digital Paradigm, and Internet Freedom Kazakhstan initiated a petition for the move, expressing concern that an Internet shutdown during a January crackdown last year highlights their concerns over the state's ability to deprive the public of access to information. In 2021, Freedom House designated Kazakhstan as a "non-free Internet" nation. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Kazakh Service click here.
