Law enforcement officers during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan NUR-SULTAN, January 5 Eight police officers and military personnel of the National Guard were killed as a result of the riots in the regions of Kazakhstan, 317 were injured, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic said. including the elderly. 317 police officers and National Guard soldiers were injured, eight were killed, «the report said. It is noted that in some regions of the country,» riots, vandalism and looting, organized by provocateurs and supported by hooligan elements, continued on Wednesday. » “A number of objects of state administration, life support, health care, trade, catering and banking services, as well as special vehicles of law enforcement agencies, health care, fire fighting services and property of ordinary citizens were subjected to attacks with the use of stones, fittings, bits, incendiary mixtures. material damage to infrastructure, «- the message explains. Cases of obstruction of hospitalization of patients to medical institutions were also recorded. Law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan are doing everything possible to prevent an escalation of violence in the country, and urge citizens not to succumb to provocations, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic reported. 
Zyuganov accused the West of destabilizing the situation in Kazakhstan «Currently, the internal affairs bodies are taking all the necessary measures to prevent an increase in the escalation of violence. A number of instigators and participants in the riots who have violated the law are brought to criminal and administrative responsibility,» the message says. The Ministry of Internal Affairs calls on residents «Do not succumb to provocations and warns of responsibility for illegal actions», recommends to be guided by information from official sources. Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau went to rallies protesting against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas, which the Ministry of Energy explained by the fact that from January 1, prices began to be formed on electronic exchange trading based on supply and demand. 
Armed guards have been strengthened at Baikonur Tokayev ordered the creation of a commission to study the situation, and on January 4, the authorities announced that they were ready to fulfill the main demand of the protesters — to reduce gas prices. Despite this, the protests spilled over to other cities, and the Internet and instant messengers were restricted in the republic. The President introduced a state of emergency in Alma-Ata, Almaty and Mangystau regions. They imposed a curfew, banned mass events and restricted movement. 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. The country is on fire. 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.
Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially guilty for allowing a protest situation.
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He then dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the 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 Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security forces.
Police used gas and stun grenades.
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The police used gas and flash bangs.
In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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In the photo: participants riots in Almaty interfere with the work of ambulances.
Several regions have declared a state of emergency.
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A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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 are also not working.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, and sites of various media are not working either.
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 Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they are & # 34; for 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 tough as possible against offenders.
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He also promised to act as harshly as possible against 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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He then dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the 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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Protesters clashed with security officials in Almaty, the country's largest city.
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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 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 in relation to offenders.
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