Kazakhstan Farmers Protest Land Grab for Industrial Zone

Farmers in Zhetisay, Kazakhstan, are protesting the government's decision to use their land for an industrial zone. They fear losing their livelihoods and causing environmental damage. "We've farmed this land for generations," said one farmer. "They didn't even consult us." A local official responded that alternative land will be provided and environmental concerns will be addressed. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between economic development and the needs of local communities.