Law enforcement officers during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan MOSCOW, Jan 6 All financial organizations of Kazakhstan have suspended their activities after the counter-terrorist operation and disruptions in the Internet, the Khabar 24 TV channel reports with reference to the press secretary of the National Bank Olzhas Ramazanov. counterterrorist operations by law enforcement agencies and taking into account temporary disruptions in the work of the Internet, & lt; … & gt; report the temporary suspension of the activities of all financial organizations, «Ramazanov said. Protests in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau, which are located in the oil-producing Mangistau region, rallied to protest against a two-fold increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas, which is used as fuel for cars. The republican Ministry of Energy explained that from January 1, its value began to be formed in electronic exchange trading based on supply and demand. 
All administrative buildings in Nur-Sultan have been heavily guarded on January 4, the authorities announced that they were ready to fulfill the main demand of the protesters — to reduce gas prices. Despite this, protests began in other cities. On the morning of January 5, Tokayev dismissed the government and ordered to introduce state regulation of prices for liquefied gas and gasoline for six months. He also announced that he was becoming the head of the Security Council, which was previously headed by the first president of the republic, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and announced new measures to resolve the situation. At a meeting of the Security Council, Tokayev said that he had asked the CSTO for help «in overcoming the terrorist threat.» The organization's Collective Security Council soon decided to send a collective peacekeeping force to Kazakhstan, which reportedly will remain there for a limited time. 
Kazakhstan is set on fire with the help of liquefied gas Tokayev warned protesters that the authorities will take the toughest measures against violators, as the riots have already killed and injured security forces. Kazakhstan entered the new year with riots
Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
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Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
He then dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the protest situation.
3 of 17 < p> Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially guilty for allowing a protest situation.
The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
The police used gas and flash bangs.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
In the photo: rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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In the photo: rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of ambulances.
A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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Several regions have declared a state of emergency.
A curfew is imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
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A curfew is imposed there, prohibited mass events and restrictions on movement.
In the country because of the riots, the Internet was turned off.
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The Internet was turned off in the country due to riots.
RIA Novosti correspondents made sure that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media do not work either.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and that the sites of various media do not work.
Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
The Foreign Ministry noted that they stand & # 34; for a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in 24 hours.
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The President of Kazakhstan for the second time in 24 hours made an appeal to the nation.
He announced that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
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He stated that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
He is also promised to act as harshly as possible against offenders.
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He also promised to act as hard as possible on offenders.
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Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
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Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing a protest situation.
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The president urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
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In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of the ambulance.
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A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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A curfew is being imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is limited.
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The country has turned off the Internet due to riots.
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Correspondents of RIA Novosti made sure that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, sites of various media also do not work.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in 24 hours.
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He stated that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
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In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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He also promised to act as harshly as possible against offenders.