The country was rocked this week by a revolt unprecedented since gaining independence in 1989.
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Authorities are trying to contain the riots in Kazakhstan. More than 5,000 people have been arrested in the largest country in Central Asialocal media reported on Sunday (January 9th), citing the authorities. “Today, the situation is stabilized in all regions of the country”Interior Minister Erlan Turgumbayev said, adding that “The anti-terrorist operation continues to restore order in the country.”
Kazakhstan, a country of about 19 million people rich in hydrocarbons, was rocked this week by riots unprecedented since its independence in 1989, which killed dozens of people. A total of 5,135 people have been arrested in the framework of 125 separate investigations, said the Interior Ministry, quoted by the media.
The protest began in the provinces on Sunday January 3 after the increase in gas prices, before reaching large cities, including the economic capital Almaty, where riots broke out, the police firing live ammunition at the demonstrators.