Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power

Candidates from seven state-approved parties are taking part in the election, while opposition parties have been banned. Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power  Toronto Star

Kazakhstan is voting in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Central Asia’s largest nation

Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power  AP News

Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.

Kazakhstan to hold snap election expected to tighten president's control  Reuters