Culture minister calls anonymous Telegram channels ‘hotbeds of lies and manipulation’

Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balayeva, has criticized anonymous Telegram channels, calling them “hotbeds of lies, manipulation, and provocation” that have a clear influence on public sentiment. Speaking at a government briefing, the minister addressed questions from journalists about how the ministry plans to respond to the growing influence of such channels. “It’s become impossible to ignore this issue. The ministry is now focused on identifying and blocking these sources.