More violent protests amid state of emergency and ousted government in Kazakhstan – World

The imposition of a curfew in western Kazakhstan and the resignation of the government overnight failed to stem protests in many places, which began after doubling the price of LPG, the country’s main fuel for cars.

Russia has offered the authorities “all aid except military”. Shortly afterwards, a curfew was imposed in the capital, Nur-Sultan.

Police Failed to experience this morning to scatter demonstrators in the former capital almaty using shock grenades and tear gas. According to the portal Orda.kz, there are nearly 10,000 protesters and some of them are storming the mayor’s office, the prosecutor’s office and the old presidential residence (which according to Russian media is on fire). There are also pogroms in the buildings of the district administration in cities like Shiment and Taraz. Almaty International Airport is again not accepting landing planes.

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In Aktobe, police refused to detain protesters, some of whom joined the demonstrations, saying they were with the people and would not raise a hand against them. Footage of protesters traveling elsewhere in police cars appeared on Telegram.

In Zhanaozen, where the January 2 protests began, political demands have been raised, such as a change of government, popular elections for administration, the return of the 1993 constitution, an end to the persecution of civic activists and the immediate resumption of internet access.

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Last night, until January 19, a state of emergency was imposed in Almaty and Mangistau region with a curfew between 11 pm and 7 am. During this time, entry and exit from these areas, freedom of movement, strikes, peaceful assemblies and mass events, sale of weapons (it must be temporarily seized from individuals), ammunition, explosives and poisonous substances are prohibited, a special regime is introduced for the sale of alcohol, drugs and narcotics.

Since the beginning of the year, the price of gas has doubled to 120 tenge (0.24 euros) per liter, and protests began on January 2nd, spreading in the following days to key cities in the country. Authorities today promised to reduce prices to 50 tenge (0.10 euros), but the demonstrations did not stop.

Details coming later at www.dnevnik.bg.

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