Overturned car on a street in Almaty MOSCOW, Jan 5 The radical supporters of the riots caused huge damage to Almaty, the city commandant's office said. «Unfortunately, the radical supporters of the riots caused enormous damage to the city, resisted the lawful actions of law enforcement agencies to restore order and ensure security,» the commandant's office said in a statement. Almaty stated that extremists in the city are committing looting and endangering the lives and health of civilians by hindering the work of doctors. medical workers and causing damage to clinics and hospitals, «the information center of the commandant's office said. The commandant's office of Alma-Ata called on residents of the city to remain calm and provide assistance to law enforcement.» authorities in the establishment of constitutional order and the establishment of public safety «, — said in the message of the information center of the commandant's office. Terrorist gangs in Kazakhstan have hijacked planes, Tokayev said. Protests in Kazakhstan began in the early 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 prices began to form on electronic exchange trading on the basis of supply and demand from January 1, Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation, and 4 In January, the authorities announced that they were ready to fulfill the main demand of the protesters — to reduce gas prices. Despite this, the protests spread to other cities.
Tokayev turned to the CSTO for help in the fight against terrorists In the republic, the work of the Internet and messengers was limited. 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-Jomart 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 Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security forces.
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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 disconnected 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 state bodies 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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