ASTANA, Jan 5 Training of perpetrators for an attempted coup d'état in Kazakhstan in January 2022 was conducted throughout 2021, said the country's Prosecutor General Berik Asylov.
Speaking Thursday at a meeting of the Majilis (lower house) of the parliament, Asylov said that it can be argued that in conditions of controlled chaos, the operation to remove the country's top leadership was carefully planned, in fact, it was an attempted coup.
«I have no right to voice the specific details of the plot. I can only say that throughout 2021, the perpetrators were secretly preparing to take radical measures. Organized criminal groups were among the perpetrators. They recruited people, armed themselves, bought walkie-talkies and transport,» the Prosecutor General said.
According to him, the investigation established that certain security forces were in charge of this subversive work.
He also recalled that the criminal case against the former heads of the National Security Committee (KNB), accused of treason and an attempted coup, was investigated under the heading «top secret». «Materials have been classified as they contain state secrets. The case contains information relating to foreign policy, counterintelligence and operational-search activities. Their disclosure may harm the interests of national security,» he stressed.
Asylov recalled that the criminal case is now under consideration in court.
Mass protests in Kazakhstan began in the first days of 2022 — residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau in the west of the country opposed the doubling of prices for liquefied 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 carried out a counter-terrorism operation. According to the latest data from the country's Prosecutor General's Office, 238 people died as a result of the riots, 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. p>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 to protest 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-Zhomart Tokayev ordered the creation of a commission to study the situation.
Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were particularly to blame for allowing the protest situation.
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Then he dismissed the government and stated that the ministers were particularly to blame for allowing the protest situation .
The President urged people to be reasonable and not succumb to provocations from within and without.
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The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
Protesters clashed with security forces in Alma-Ata, the country's largest city.
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Protesters clashed with security forces in Alma-Ata, the country's largest city.
The police used gas and stun grenades.
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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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On 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. hour, public events are prohibited and movement is limited.
The Internet was turned off due to riots in the country.
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The Internet was turned off due to riots in the country.
Correspondents made sure that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and the websites of various media also do not work. >11 out of 17
Correspondents are convinced that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan are not opened 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.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they stand 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 stand for «a peaceful solution to 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 second President of Kazakhstan he addressed the nation once a day.
He said that he intended 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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Besides, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
He 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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Correspondents are convinced 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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In Moscow hope for a speedy normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they stand 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 stated that he intended to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come up with a new package of proposals.
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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 tough as possible against offenders.