Prohibition of foreign media without accreditation in Kazakhstan

According to the Fars news agency reporter in Astana, recently, in the amendments of the Kazakhstan government bill, it has been proposed to ban the activities of foreign media and journalists who have not received accreditation.

This bill gives the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan the right to refuse to certify foreign media representatives and their reporters if they threaten the national security of Kazakhstan. Prohibits reporting for foreign media and foreign journalists who have not received approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign media outlets in Kazakhstan need accreditation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. will be The government can stop the work of foreign media workers if they violate the country’s laws.

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not issued credentials to more than 30 journalists of “Radio Azadi” recently. is.

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