September 6, 2024 - Kazakhstan, Astana

Press.kz's Zhaniya Urankayeva was banned from entering government HQ until Dec 31, 2024, for allegedly violating "security rules" that were never shared with her.

Women Press Freedom stands with Urankayeva — who plans to appeal — in her assertion that this is censorship.

New accreditation laws in Kazakhstan are restricting journalists’ access and silencing critical voices.

Women Press Freedom condemns this move to muzzle the press and demands Urankayeva’s access be restored so she can report freely.