9 minutes agoTrouble in Kazakhstan: Almay's office is owned, reported for smoke and flame (Video)
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Anti-government protesters in Almati, the main city of Kazakhstan, have been in charge of the mayor's office during the second day of protests due to the prices of derivatives. Thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday despite announcing the emergency situation in some areas. On Tuesday, the president fired the government and said lower prices would [...]
Thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday despite announcing the emergency situation in some areas.
On Tuesday, the president fired the government and said lower prices would be restored, the BBC reports, translates Periscopi.
Protests are rare in the former Soviet country rich in oil reserves, which are closely controlled by the government.
In Almay, police have fired hand grenades and tear gas at the crowd with thousands of protesters, but it was impossible to stop them from entering the mayor's office.
Social media videos show thundering smoke coming out of the building while car shots are heard.
Major protests have also taken place in other areas, with protesters gathered mainly near government buildings.
The president has named them <x0legal”.
