A burnt car near the residence of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty. File photoALMA-ATA, Mar 2It was decided to demolish the Alma-Ata residence of the President of Kazakhstan, which was burned down by terrorists in January, and to build a square in its place, said the press secretary of the head of state, Berik Uali. during the January events, it was destroyed and set on fire, it will be demolished. A square for the townspeople will be laid out in its place,» he wrote on Instagram. protesters, will be restored before the end of 2022. According to the press service of the UDP, a car driven there by rioters burned down and exploded on the first floor of the building. The column of fire, rising up, melted the steel structures of the upper floors. All life support systems in the building were destroyed. Meanwhile, experts from the Kazakh Diversified Institute for Reconstruction and Development, during a technical survey of the facility, found that the replacement of supporting structures «is still possible without compromising safety and seismic stability.» Mass protests in Kazakhstan began in the early days of 2022 — residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau in the west countries opposed the doubling of prices for liquefied natural gas. Later, the protests spread to other cities, including Alma-Ata, the old capital and the largest city of the republic: looting began there, militants attacked state institutions, took away weapons. In response, the authorities declared a state of emergency throughout the country until January 19 and launched a counter-terrorism operation. According to the UN, during the protests in Kazakhstan, about 1,000 people were injured. According to the country's Prosecutor General's Office, 4,578 people were injured as a result of the riots, 225 people were killed, including 19 security officials. 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.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 flashbang 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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State of emergency 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.
The Internet was turned off in the country due to riots.
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The Internet was turned off due to riots in the country.
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 Foreign Ministry 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.