Violent unrest in Kazakhstan has left 225 people dead, authorities say
3 years ago

Violent unrest in Kazakhstan has left 225 people dead, authorities say

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. Serik Shalabayev, the head of the criminal prosecution at the prosecutor’s office said “the bodies of 225 people were delivered to morgues, of which 19 were law enforcement officers and military personnel.” He added that others were “armed bandits who participated in terrorist attacks. Unfortunately, civilians have also become victims of acts of terrorism.” The mass protests erupted in early January and the government said some 50,000 people joined the uprising. “We have real concerns about the state of emergency that was declared.” Daniyar Khassenov, a Kazakh political activist based in Kyiv told Al Jazeera that president “Tokayev and the government might discuss the social and economic situation in the country and they may decide to raise salaries and social payments in the hope that it will ease the tensions.

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Al Jazeera  

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Kazakhstan unrest: More than 150 dead, nearly 6,000 arrested following violent protests
3 years ago

Kazakhstan unrest: More than 150 dead, nearly 6,000 arrested following violent protests

Firstpost  

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Kazakhstan: More than 160 killed, 5,000 arrested during riots
3 years ago

Kazakhstan: More than 160 killed, 5,000 arrested during riots

Al Jazeera  

More than 160 people were killed and 5,000 arrested in the violence that shook Kazakhstan over the past week, according to officials. “To add to that, the so-called anti-terrorism operation is still continuing across the country – so a very big operation going on with the Kazakh government attempting to take back control of the situation.” Shoot-to-kill policy The crisis …

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 …

Photos: Dramatic scenes from Kazakhstan's massive protests and crackdown
3 years ago

Photos: Dramatic scenes from Kazakhstan's massive protests and crackdown

NPR  

Photos: Dramatic scenes from Kazakhstan's massive protests and crackdown toggle caption Vladimir Tretyakov/AP This week, Kazakhstan has seen some of its largest public protests since gaining independence from the Soviet Union over 30 years ago — and a deadly crackdown by its authoritarian government in response. The protests began in the beginning of the year in a small oil town …

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests
3 years ago

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

The Hindu  

Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters and 12 police officers died in an eruption of violence that saw demonstrators storm government buildings and set them on fire, authorities said Thursday. In the unrest on Wednesday, “dozens of attackers were liquidated,” police spokeswoman Saltanat Azirbek told state news channel Khabar-24. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has vacillated between trying to mollify …

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests
3 years ago

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters and 12 police officers died in an eruption of violence that saw demonstrators storm government buildings and set them on fire, authorities said Thursday. In the unrest on Wednesday, “dozens of attackers were liquidated,” police spokeswoman Saltanat Azirbek told state news channel Khabar-24. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has vacillated between trying …

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 …

Dozens killed in Kazakhstan unrest, police say
3 years ago

Dozens killed in Kazakhstan unrest, police say

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 A police official in Kazakhstan’s …

Kazakhstan officer beheaded, protesters killed as government offices are targeted amid unrest
3 years ago

Kazakhstan officer beheaded, protesters killed as government offices are targeted amid unrest

ABC  

Dozens of protesters have been killed in Kazakhstan in attacks on government buildings and at least a dozen police officers have died, including one who was found beheaded. Key points: Russian paratroopers have been sent in to help quell the unrest Security forces said dozens of protesters were "liquidated" Protests have spread into broader anti-government riots because of resentment over …

Dozens are reported dead in Kazakhstan, where an anti-government revolt is underway
3 years ago

Dozens are reported dead in Kazakhstan, where an anti-government revolt is underway

NPR  

Dozens are reported dead in Kazakhstan, where an anti-government revolt is underway NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Melinda Haring, Deputy Director for Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, on the situation in Kazakhstan and its implications for the rest of the world. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Let's turn next to what's happening in a huge country we rarely hear from. The …

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