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Journalist from Belarus. Non-resident fellow @AtlanticCouncil. @OneYoungWorld Journalist of the Year. Formerly @RFERL, @Belsat_TV. 2019 @worldpressinst fellow.

Jan 5, 2022, 5 tweets

#Kazakhstan President Tokayev accepted the government’s resignation and introduced gas price regulation. He blames the government for the rise of fuel prices.

In Almaty, a group of protesters took over security forces’ special equipment. Riot police only watch it

Police clashes with protesters in the center of Almaty. Security forces use flash grenades and tear gas.

In Aktobe, protesters arrived at the building of the local administration and are reportedly attempting to seize it.

The same is happening in Almaty, where protesters came to Republic Square. Security forces use stun grenades. People reportedly seized the building of the local administration (akimat) and are inside

In Almaty, both the administration and prosecutor's buildings are on fire. The video shows the latter

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