Kazakhstan: Protests over fuel prices turn violent in Almaty, demonstrators attack presidential building – India TV
3 years ago

Kazakhstan: Protests over fuel prices turn violent in Almaty, demonstrators attack presidential building – India TV

India TV News  

Kazakhstan Protest News: Demonstrators angered by rising fuel prices broke into the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's largest city on Wednesday and attempted to break into the residence of the Central Asian country's president, according to local news reports. Many of the demonstrators who converged on the mayoral building in Almaty carried clubs and shields, the Kazakh news site Zakon said. Despite the government's reisgnation, all ministers will remain in their posts until a new Cabinet is formed - and it remained unclear if the move would result in policy changes or have any effect of the growing protests President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared a state of emergency in Almaty, imposing an overnight curfew and limiting access to the city. At the start of the year, prices for the gas that is used to power many vehicles roughly doubled as the government concluded a shift away from price controls.

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Understanding the Protests in Kazakhstan & Why Russia is Intervening Militarily
3 years ago

Understanding the Protests in Kazakhstan & Why Russia is Intervening Militarily

The Quint  

A lot of the anger seems to be directed at a man named Nursultan Nazarbayev. Visuals that have gone viral on social media captured huge gatherings of protestors, who were marching while chanting anti-establishment slogans. Some police officers were also killed in violent clashes around the country, Reuters reported. Fears about the future of the nation led to President Kassym-Jomart …

Kazakh Leader Orders Use Of Lethal Force On Street Protesting 'Terrorists'
3 years ago

Kazakh Leader Orders Use Of Lethal Force On Street Protesting 'Terrorists'

Huff Post  

Riot police walk to block demonstrators gathering during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Jan. 5, 2022. AP Photo/Vladimir Tretyakov MOSCOW — The President of Kazakhstan said Friday he authorized law enforcement to open fire on “terrorists” and shoot to kill, a move that comes after days of extremely violent protests in the former Soviet nation. ABDUAZIZ MADYAROV via Getty …

Kazakhstan protests explained: What’s behind the violent unrest in Almaty and why is it happening
3 years ago

Kazakhstan protests explained: What’s behind the violent unrest in Almaty and why is it happening

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Protesters are seen as they …

Maps and charts to understand Kazakhstan’s protests
3 years ago

Maps and charts to understand Kazakhstan’s protests

Al Jazeera  

Protests that began over fuel prices rage in the Central Asian nation as the death toll increases. Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has ordered security forces to “open fire with lethal force” against protesters who he describes as “terrorists”. Timeline of protests Fuel prices The price of liquified petroleum gas doubled in price on January 1 in Zhanaozen – one litre …

Kazakhstan protests: Russia sends in troops to stop deadly uprising
3 years ago

Kazakhstan protests: Russia sends in troops to stop deadly uprising

The Independent  

✕ Close Kazakh president asks for help from Collective Security Treaty as unrest continues For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

EXPLAINER: What’s behind unrest rocking oil-rich Kazakhstan
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: What’s behind unrest rocking oil-rich Kazakhstan

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Kazakhstan is experiencing the worst street protests the country has seen since gaining independence three decades ago. Then he appealed to a Russian-led military alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, for help in crushing the uprising and the CSTO agreed to send an unspecified number of peacekeepers. Much of the anger displayed on the streets in recent days …

Dozens Dead In Kazakhstan Protests That Started Over Rise In Fuel Prices
3 years ago

Dozens Dead In Kazakhstan Protests That Started Over Rise In Fuel Prices

Huff Post  

Protesters broke into the Almaty mayor's office and set it on fire on Jan. 5, 2022. Valery Sharifulin via Getty Images MOSCOW — Dozens of protesters were killed in Kazakhstan in attacks on government buildings and at least a dozen police officers died, including one who was found beheaded, authorities said Thursday. There were attempts to storm buildings overnight in …

Russia-led alliance troops have arrived in Kazakhstan after mass protests
3 years ago

Russia-led alliance troops have arrived in Kazakhstan after mass protests

NPR  

Russia-led alliance troops have arrived in Kazakhstan after mass protests Enlarge this image toggle caption Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP Russia-led alliance troops arrived in Kazakhstan on Thursday after increasingly chaotic and violent protests rocked the nation for days and resulted in dozens of people killed and hundreds injured, according to authorities. The CSTO, composed …

Kazakhstan protesters seize Almaty airport amid unrest over fuel price rise
3 years ago

Kazakhstan protesters seize Almaty airport amid unrest over fuel price rise

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters have reportedly seized control …

Reports: Protesters in Kazakhstan storm city mayor's office
3 years ago

Reports: Protesters in Kazakhstan storm city mayor's office

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Demonstrators protesting rising fuel prices …

Kazakh protesters storm buildings over fuel prices
3 years ago

Kazakh protesters storm buildings over fuel prices

NPR  

Kazakh protesters storm buildings over fuel prices A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Thousands of protesters have been out in the streets and storming government buildings in cities all across Kazakhstan. And we've just gotten word that protesters have seized the airport in the country's largest city. You know, and it's clear as they've stormed public buildings, government buildings, like the presidential administrative …

Kazakhstan is in turmoil after massive protests force the government to resign
3 years ago

Kazakhstan is in turmoil after massive protests force the government to resign

NPR  

Kazakhstan is in turmoil after massive protests force the government to resign Enlarge this image toggle caption Abduaziz Madyarov/AFP via Getty Images Abduaziz Madyarov/AFP via Getty Images Powerful anti-government protests are rocking Kazakhstan after a sudden hike in fuel prices drew intense public condemnation over the weekend. NPR's Russia correspondent Charles Maynes says protesters aren't only fed up with the …

Kazakh protesters storm gov’t office in Almaty as crisis deepens
3 years ago

Kazakh protesters storm gov’t office in Almaty as crisis deepens

Al Jazeera  

President struggles to calm unrest and widespread internet blackout reported as demonstrations, which started over fuel prices, enter a fourth day. Demonstrators have forced their way into a government building in Kazakhstan’s biggest city as rare nationwide protests that began over a sharp rise in fuel prices extended into a fourth day. State of emergency In a failed attempt at …

Kazakhstan’s president vows ‘robust’ response to protests
3 years ago

Kazakhstan’s president vows ‘robust’ response to protests

Al Jazeera  

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has promised to act “robustly” in response to nationwide protests prompted by a sharp rise in fuel prices, as he took over as head of the country’s Security Council. The developments in Almaty came after Tokayev, who blamed “financially-motivated conspirators” of fomenting the protests, sacked Kazakhstan’s government in an apparent bid to assuage those taking to …

Protests erupt in Kazakhstan after fuel price rise
3 years ago

Protests erupt in Kazakhstan after fuel price rise

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators take to the streets for a third day amid widespread anger about lifting of price caps on liquefied petroleum gas. Protests against soaring energy prices took place in Kazakhstan for a third consecutive day on Tuesday, marking a rare show of mass public dissent in the former Soviet republic. The demonstrations initially erupted during the weekend in the town …

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