Crisis in Kazakhstan: strong repression following Russian military deployments

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A.-C Poignard, L. Lacroix, A. Dalsbaek, @ Révélateursftv, M. Marini – France 2

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After the riots that have taken place in recent days in Kazakhstan, the situation would be according to the president restored, Friday January 7. Interventions and deployment of Russian forces, authorization to open fire … The repression was severe during the day.

Following the call for help from the president of the Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Russian soldiers have deployed in the country. Material was also sent by Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, as part of a regional defense agreement. At Kazakhstan, Tokayev has thanked his Russian allies during a speech. The President adds:I ordered the security forces to shoot to kill without warning“.

Five days after the start of the clashes, calm seems to have returned to the streets of the country, Friday, January 7. Where the protests were most violent, there are no longer any demonstrators. The streets are deserted. The police are stepping up checks: pMore than 3,000 people were arrested. Those who venture into military-held areas are immediately repelled by gunfire. The European Union calls on the authorities of Kazakhstan to restraint.


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