MOSCOW, Jan 8 robbed, reports Sputnik Kazakhstan correspondent Alexander Miroglov.
& # 34; Unfortunately, there have been such cases. And they, according to the stories of Almaty residents, are not uncommon. That is, already from the plundered shops, people passing by took something with them. They took advantage of the absence of owners and the lack of policemen & # 34 ;, — said the journalist.
Police squads are on duty at large malls and supermarkets. They prevent further looting. There are checkpoints and military equipment on the streets of Alma-Ata. As reported during the day, Republic Square and airport access are closed. 
In the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, a person died during the riotsRiots in KazakhstanThe mass protests in the republic began in the early days of 2022, the reason for the discontent of the residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau in the west of the country was a twofold increase in prices for liquefied petroleum gas used to refuel cars. Subsequently, people took to the streets in other cities, there were several clashes with the security forces of the republic, there are victims from all sides. The participants in the events, whom the authorities call militants or terrorists, made several attempts to storm administrative buildings and police departments, they were repulsed. According to the UN, about a thousand people were injured during the protests in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic reported that 18 security officials were killed.
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Until January 19, a state of emergency is in effect throughout Kazakhstan, the authorities are clearing the squares from the instigators of the actions. President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev dismissed the government and ordered to introduce regulation of selling prices for fuel, but the unrest continued. He also headed the Security Council, at the first meeting of which he called the situation in Kazakhstan «undermining the integrity of the state» and said that he had turned to the CSTO for help. During the riots, members of the organization sent collective peacekeeping forces to the republic, which will guard administrative and diplomatic buildings and help the local military maintain law and order. Follow the situation in Kazakhstan in the online report & gt; & gt; 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.
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 forces.
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.