Akimat building in Alma-Ata fire damagedALMA-ATA, Jan 21The unacceptable gap between the incomes of the rich and the poor was the root cause of the January riots, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a meeting with representatives of the business community. what the terrorists, militants and the conspirators behind them took advantage of,» the head of state added. According to him, the events that took place exposed the problems that had been accumulating for years. «Today, we are faced with a strategic task of profound transformation of the entire social structure. We need real reforms that meet the aspirations and interests of the citizens of Kazakhstan,» Tokayev concluded.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan appreciated the resolution of the European Parliament on the situation in the countryUnrest in KazakhstanIn the first days of 2022, protests due to rising fuel prices in Kazakhstan turned into riots. People took to the streets, clashes with security forces and looting began in Alma-Ata and some other cities, militants attacked state institutions. A state of emergency was introduced on the territory of the country, the government was dismissed. President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev ordered the introduction of regulation of selling prices for fuel, called what was happening an act of external aggression and turned to the CSTO partners for help. Members of the organization sent collective peacekeeping forces to the republic, which were engaged in the protection of administrative and diplomatic buildings and helped the local military to maintain law and order. The peacekeepers have now left Kazakhstan. As a result of the January events, 695 criminal cases have been initiated. According to the country's Prosecutor General's Office, 4,578 people were injured, 225 were killed, including 19 security officials. The UN reported a thousand wounded. The country is on fire. Kazakhstan entered the new year with riots
Protests in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau took to the streets protesting against the doubling of 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 took to the streets protesting against the doubling of the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
At first, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered the creation of a commission to study the situation.
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At first, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered the creation of a commission to study the situation.
Then he dismissed the government and stated that the ministers were particularly to blame for allowing the protest situation. p>Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were particularly to blame 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 within and without.
In Alma-Ata, the country's largest city, clashes between protesters and security forces took place.
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Protesters clashed with security forces in Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country.
The police used gas and stun grenades.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
On 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 an ambulance.
A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
A curfew is introduced there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
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A curfew is introduced there, prohibited mass events and movement is limited.
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RIA Novosti correspondents made sure that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, and the websites of various media also do not work. 11 of 17
RIA Novosti correspondents are convinced that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and the websites of various media do not work either.
Moscow hopes for a speedy normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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Moscow hopes for a speedy normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
In the Russian The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that they advocate "for a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws".
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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that they are "for the peaceful solution of all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws".
The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in a day.
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The President of Kazakhstan for the second time in a day addressed the nation.
He stated that he intended to remain 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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Besides, 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 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 took to the streets protesting against the doubling of the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
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At first, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered the creation of a commission to study the situation.
3 of 17Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were particularly to blame for allowing the protest situation.
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The President called on people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
5 of 17Protesters clashed with security forces in Alma-Ata, the country's largest city.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
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In the photo: rioters in Alma-Ata interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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A curfew is introduced there, mass events are prohibited and movement is limited.
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The Internet was turned off in the country due to riots.
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RIA Novosti correspondents made sure that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, and the websites of various media do not work either.
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Moscow hopes for a speedy normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they advocate "for a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws" ;.
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The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in a day.
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He said 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.