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Order ‘mainly restored,’ dozens killed & Baikonur terror threat level raised: Latest developments in Kazakhstan Order ‘mainly restored,’ dozens killed & Baikonur terror threat level raised: Latest developments in Kazakhstan
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The sixth day of crisis in Kazakhstan saw some stabilization as peacekeeping forces supported local security services The sixth day of crisis in Kazakhstan saw some stabilization as newly arrived CSTO forces supported local security services
Constitutional order was “mainly restored” in Kazakhstan on Friday, according to president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. However, the spate of unrest is seemingly far from over, with almost 4,000 people detained and dozens killed. Constitutional order was “mainly restored” in Kazakhstan on Friday, according to president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. However, the unrest is seemingly far from over, with almost 4,000 people detained and dozens killed.
Mass protests in Kazakhstan began on January 2, prompted by public discontent with a sharp increase in prices for liquefied petroleum gas. The unrest quickly spread, turning violent in some places, including the largest city; the former capital Almaty. Mass protests began on January 2, prompted by public discontent with a sharp increase in prices for liquefied petroleum gas. The tensions quickly spread, turning violent in some places, including the largest city, former capital Almaty.