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The Constitution of Kazakhstan provides for freedom of religion, and the various religious communities worship largely without government interference. Local officials attempt on occasion to limit the practice of religion by some nontraditional groups; however, higher-level officials or courts occasionally intervene to correct such attempts.
Human Rights Watch says that "Kazakhstan heavily restricts freedom of assembly, speech, and religion. In 2014, authorities closed newspapers, jailed or fined dozens of people after peaceful but unsanctioned protests, and fined or detained worshipers for practicing religion outside state controls.
In 2003 Kazakhstan established Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, that aims to facilitate religious dialogue ensuring inter-religious tolerance, and freedom in Kazakhstan. [35] In 2023, the country was scored 1 out of 4 for religious freedom. [36] It was noted that legal amendments in 2022 placed extra restrictions on citizens.
Soviet authorities attempted to encourage a controlled form of Islam under the Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of Central Asia and Kazakhstan as a unifying force in the Central Asian societies, while at the same time prohibiting true religious freedom. Since independence, religious activity has increased significantly. Construction of ...
Religious affiliation of ethnic groups in Kazakhstan (preliminary results of the 2009 census [8]); Ethnic group Islam Christianity Judaism Buddhism other religions
See Freedom of religion in Kazakhstan. The government of Kazakhstan voted against a United Nations General Assembly Resolution on the "Situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran" (UN document no. A/C.3/56/L.50) on 19 December 2001. Kazakhstan was among 49 votes against, 72 for, and 68 either didn't vote or abstained. [12]
History of Christianity in Kazakhstan (1 C) F. Former religious buildings and structures in Kazakhstan (1 C) This page was last ...
Religious buildings and structures in Kazakhstan (6 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Religion in Kazakhstan" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.