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Why a murder trial in Kazakhstan has reverberated widely

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we consider the rule of law in Kazakhstan, where a murder trial has shone a light on the culture of impunity that exists among the well-connected. Runtime: 5 min

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