Aftermath of the riots in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Archival photo NUR-SULTAN, January 9 The Ombudsman for the Rights of the Child of Kazakhstan Aruzhan Sain announced the deaths of three children during the riots in the republic, the Khabar 24 TV channel reports. “There are also minors among the dead. also a four-year-old girl, «it was reported on TV. It was previously known that one child died on January 5 after a gunshot wound he received while walking with his family. On Friday, January 7, gunmen shot at the car in which the teenager was with his father, doctors were able to save only the life of the parent. Later, in similar events, a four-year-old girl died. 
In Alma-Ata, a four-year-old girl died during shelling Riots in Kazakhstan Mass protests in the republic began in the early days of 2022, the reason for the discontent of residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau in the west of the country was a two-fold increase in prices for liquefied petroleum gas used for refueling cars. Subsequently, people took to the streets in other cities, there were several clashes with the security forces of the republic, there are casualties 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 16 security officials were killed, almost six thousand people were detained. 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 increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
1 of 17 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 a two-fold rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
First, President Kassym-Jomart 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 responsible for allowing a protest situation.
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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, there were clashes between protesters and security officials.
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In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security forces.
The police used gas and stun grenades.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
In the photo: participants in the riots in Alma-Ata interfere with the work of the ambulance .
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In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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 being imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
The Internet has been turned off in the country due to riots.
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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 are not opened from abroad, and sites of various media are not working either.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media do not work 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 & # 34 ;.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate & # 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 also promised to act as tough as possible on offenders.
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He also promised to act as tough 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 guilty for allowing a protest situation.
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The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from within and outside.
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In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, there were clashes between protesters and security forces.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
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In the photo : rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of ambulances.
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A state of emergency has been introduced in several regions.
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A curfew is 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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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media are also not working.
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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 stand & # 34; for a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
14 of 17 < p> 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.
Until January 19, an emergency regime is in effect throughout Kazakhstan, the authorities are cleaning the squares from the instigators of the actions. President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev dismissed the government and ordered the introduction of regulation of selling prices for fuel, but the unrest continued. He also headed the Security Council, called the situation in Kazakhstan «undermining the integrity of the state» and appealed for military assistance to the CSTO allies. 
12:23 protests: pogroms and looting Pogroms and looting gripped Kazakhstan after protests that began in early January due to a sharp increase in gas prices. The rallies spread from the western gas-producing part of the country throughout the territory.