Kazakhstan: More than 20 internet networks closed
Authoritarian Kazakhstan in Central Asia has blocked access to more than two dozen social networks on the internet for allegedly spreading terrorism. The decision by a court in the capital Astana was announced by Communications Minister Askar Shumagaliyev via Twitter.
According to the Interfax agency, the largest Russian-language online community LiveJournal was among those affected. Meanwhile, the party of President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has been in power since Soviet times, declared itself the winner of the Senate elections. Nur Otan won all 16 seats up for grabs, the party announced according to SDA. According to observers, elections in the former Soviet republic do not meet democratic standards.
