The authorities should return calm and stability in Kazakhstan, the & # 171; Taliban & # 187; said.
Islamist militants of the & # 171; Taliban & # 187; reacted to the situation with mass protests in Kazakhstan. The terrorists called on the authorities and the population to a peaceful solution, Chronicle.info reports with reference to Channel 24.
Call for peace from terrorists: details
The militants noted that they are closely following what is happening in Kazakhstan. This was stated by the representative of the Taliban Foreign Ministry Abdul Kagar Balkhi.
As a close neighbor and economic partner, Afghanistan is concerned about the recent unrest in Kazakhstan. Calls on the government and protesters to solve problems through negotiations and peaceful means,
— Balkhi emphasized.
He noted that the authorities should return calm and stability in Kazakhstan.
What is known about & # 171; Taliban & # 187;
It is an Islamist group that seized power in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American troops in the summer of 2021. The militants are known for their cruelty and inhuman treatment of the population, especially women. So, in the first weeks of the seizure of the country, thousands of Afghans tried to flee from their homeland abroad. After all, it was very dangerous to stay in Afghanistan.
Details of the situation in Kazakhstan
- The reason for the protests was a significant increase in gas prices. Therefore, on January 3, Kazakhs went to rallies.
- However, after the tariff cut and the resignation of the government, the protests did not stop.
- Therefore, Russia and Belarus introduced & # 171; their peacekeepers & # 187; protect government facilities. However, they have already been allowed to shoot at the protesters.
- The US doubts the advisability of sending Russian fighters. Moscow replied that «Washington's representatives do not understand everything.» Known about at least 3 thousand detainees and 26 killed.