Zhaniya Urankaeva

Affiliated media: Press.kz , Journalist

Incident date: September 6, 2024

Attack type:

• Illegal impediments to journalistic activity, denial of access to information

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Adil soz

Location: Kazakhstan, Astana, Astana

Additional information:

Zhaniya Urankaeva, correspondent for news site Press.kz had her access to the 'Ukimet Uyi' (Kz: Government house) building revoked until the end of December 2024 for violating points 68, 70 and 94 of the internal security policy for government offices. The details of this policy are not freely available, and are related to the 'DSP' category. The state press service commented that access was revoked due to recording outside the press centre, despite warnings not to do so. NGO Adil soz, acting as public representative for Urankaeva, appealed to the Prime Minister's office, after which the ban was lifted on condition that she follow the aforementioned rules.