Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
As head of government
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, was head of government when 2 recorded incidents took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Kazakhstan: new accreditation rules let officials withdraw a journalist's pass for off-topic questions | Kazakhstan (RSF rank: not recorded) | Credential control | Ongoing (September 3, 2024) |
| August 20, 2026 | Kazakhstan: fabricated copyright complaints used against journalists | Kazakhstan (RSF rank: not recorded) | Lawsuits against the press | Ongoing (August 20, 2026) |