Kazakhstan’s Orda.kz Trial Becomes a Test Case for Media Risk and Ownership Disputes
The Diplomat reports that former Orda.kz editor-in-chief Gulnara Bazhkenova will stand trial in Almaty on multiple allegations, with the case expanding beyond an initial focus on 2024 publications. The proceedings intersect with an internal dispute over Orda’s control and finances, drawing international attention and raising questions about broader implications for Kazakhstan’s media environment.