[Opinion] In Kazakhstan, a Journalist of “Radio Azattik” Was Fined because of a Poll on Her Page in the Social Network

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Makpal Mukankyza in her post asked users whether they would go to a referendum on the draft new Constitution of Kazakhstan.

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The Administrative Court of Almaty found Radio Azattyk McPal Mukankiza guilty of violating the terms of the election-related public opinion polls and imposed a fine on her and gave her the publication. The Court fined Mukankiza 15 monthly estimates (about $130 at the time of publication) and reduced the fine by 30 per cent (about $90) due to family circumstances.